home (in on)

verb

Definition of home (in on)next
as in to zero (in on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home (in on)
  1. point
  2. aim
  3. focus
  4. direct
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  • Every test pointed towards a perfect match: blood type, tissue type, and a blood serum antibody crossmatch that indicated Richard’s body would accept one of Ed’s kidneys.
    Allan Chernoff, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Even mainstream music wasn’t immune: Pelly points specifically to Billie Eilish’s career as an example of how the chill playlist conquered pop.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of point
Verb
  • Introduced in 2022 with former F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen at Watkins Glen, Project 91 aims to give renowned international drivers a chance to compete in NASCAR while expanding Trackhouse Racing's global presence.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The service is aimed at supporting brick-and-mortar boutiques in best serving their customers, thus expanding their ability to generate additional revenues through products that are not in their stock.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of aim
Verb
  • In addition to creating songs with mass appeal, Gordy focused on marketing to white audiences, including hiring white marketers to use their connections in the industry.
    Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2025
  • This keeps the plant tidy and attractive and focuses its energy on healthy new growth.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of focus
Verb
  • Bohren directed the state Department of Health Services to draft a plan for her transition to a group home with supervision subject to his approval at a hearing within 60 days.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But a recent program introduced sheepdogs, which guard the flocks from the predators and direct the cats to hunt their natural prey, reducing interactions with the gauchos.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of direct
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