1
as in pointed
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2
as in focused (on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeroed (in on)
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Around the same time as the actions aimed at the five states, the administration put up hurdles to Minnesota for even more federal dollars.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Both parties have passed bills year after year aimed at spurring development, yet Colorado's housing market continues to be one of the most expensive in the country.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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While Garavani focused on his craft, Giammetti’s acumen kept the Valentino brand solvent.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The lens of the hearing never focused on Robeson, who was seen as only a prop for Robinson’s patriotism, unworthy of rediscovery, especially as the Robinson/Rickey integration story—sports as the pathway to equality—became virtually unchallengeable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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As the applied research arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council, TII unifies disciplines from quantum and AI to autonomous systems and directed energy and secure energy platforms.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Produced by Plimsoll Productions Limited and directed by Joe DeMaio, Skyscraper Live will air in real time — meaning viewers will get to watch Honnold’s effort to scale the skyscraper as it is attempted.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have centered their case against Gonzales on the timeline of his response to the shooting before the gunman entered the building.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the two decades since her rescue, Smart has built a life centered on family and advocacy.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The sun rose and set over that child and over me.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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For the past 10 years Ai has lived in Germany, the UK and now Portugal, never once setting foot in his native country, where people with far less controversial pasts have faced arbitrary detention.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the second half, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales nailed a 23-yard field goal to give New England a three-point lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Bulls called a timeout and worked the ball to Huerter, who nailed a 3 from the corner with less than a second remaining.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Zeroed (in on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeroed%20%28in%20on%29. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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