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

For families Both children (and small dogs) are welcome, but the hotel feels aimed largely at a mature client who likes everything to be just so.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The release marks a significant milestone for the studio in a strategic partnership with Almuslim, first announced more than two years ago, aimed at adapting several of his popular literary works into film and television projects.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of aimed

Verb

AbdulSalam Mohammed, president of the Abaad Studies & Research Center and an adviser to Yemen’s Information Ministry, told the Washington Examiner that government forces are currently focused on defending against the Houthis along three main axes.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Vanderbilt is building a graduate campus in West Palm Beach focused on business, AI, and data science, with $50 million from developer Stephen Ross leading the fundraising.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

The countries have described the pact as defensive and said it is not directed against any particular state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Every additional dollar spent on fuel is money that cannot be directed toward food and other services at a time when many families are already facing higher costs.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of directed

Verb

While much of the discussion, including in Missouri, has centered on surgeries, research shows that gender-affirming surgeries are rare — particularly among minors.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
The House already passed this summer a $95 billion blueprint for a third package centered on funding for the military and the Iran war, farm relief, and election security measures.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of centered

Verb

Ultrawide Camera The 8MP ultrawide actually nailed the center of this shot, delivering crisp text and vibrant colors despite the dreary lighting.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
And yet when Winston took over for Dart in Monday’s first quarter, and as the Giants’ offense floundered while falling behind big, Beckham was nailed to the bench.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of nailed

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