zeroed (in on)

verb

Definition of zeroed (in on)next
past tense of zero (in on)
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)
  1. focused
  2. directed
  3. set
  4. nailed
Verb
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The study focused on understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities these sectors expect to face over the next five years.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • Produced and directed by Cullen Hoback; produced by Alina Solodnikova, Jessie Deeter, and Scott Holroyd; executive produced by Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Cullen Hoback, and Taylor Jones.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Biden is expected to tout the billions of dollars the administration has directed to replacing lead pipes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a White House official said.
    Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • Denver Public Schools sets public meetings at each of 10 schools up for closure or restructuring The school board will vote whether to close seven schools on Nov. 21; Marrero doesn’t need the board’s approval to restructure the other three schools.
    Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Several cities, including Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., set new records for the number of consecutive October days without any measurable rainfall.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of set
Verb
  • The Randy Rhoads parts were nailed to perfection by Wolfgang, earning a massive ovation from the crowd as Ozzy looked on with approval from his bat throne.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Influencers have nailed this sort of thing.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of nailed
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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 24 Nov. 2024.

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