ZEROED (IN ON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

zeroed (in on)

verb

past tense of zero (in on)

as in pointed

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as in focused (on)

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Verb

According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.

— Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
It feels pointed at this point.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of pointed

Verb

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed two new adhesives aimed at solving both problems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have formed an alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government, according to an announcement on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of aimed

Verb

Zelenskyy said Ukraine was also preparing for a meeting with von der Leyen at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week focused on the country's financial stability.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Vamos a Votar, an initiative of the largest civil rights and advocacy groups focused on Latino communities, has had to readjust its ambitions this year due to a lack of investment from funders.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

Williams directed prosecutors and defense attorneys on Tuesday to submit three mutually available dates within 24 hours so the court can set the hearing and the probation office can begin preparing its pre-sentence report.

— Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Drain in a colander and let cool for 10 minutes, or proceed as directed in your recipe.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of directed

Verb

The all-day event will feature a wide-range of panels and networking opportunities centered around the ideas, people, technology, and skills that shape storytelling today.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is similarly polished, centered on a large stone island and a La Cornue Château range, with custom cabinetry and brass hardware.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of centered

Verb

Mensah started the game with 24 consecutive completions, setting an ACC and Miami program record for most consecutive completions in a game.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
During Friday night's game against Wake Forest, Mensah set an ACC record with 24 straight completions and has been hovering above the 90% mark in that category for most of the season.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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