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
  • Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • As the city experienced upheaval and financial duress throughout the 1970s, Dolan set his sights on the booming suburbs.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Jay Leno is setting the record straight about his recent string of injuries.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of set
Verb
  • But which teams nailed this season and its car development and which ones need to go back to the drawing board this winter?
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tottenham were looking for a long-term successor to Antonio Conte and Slot, then with Feyenoord, looked nailed on to become their new boss.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of nailed
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