honing in (on)

Definition of honing in (on)next
present participle of hone in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
Verb
  • At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The first of several storms will begin pushing into the region from the Pacific Ocean late Saturday into Sunday, initially focusing on Northern California and parts of Oregon.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Woodblock is attending this year’s European Film Market at the Berlinale, which is hosting the new EFM Animation Days showcase and EFM Beyond initiative focusing on cross-media storytelling for independent IP, bridging film, animation, gaming and extended reality.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Honing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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