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Definitions

zero in on

VERB

aim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address design direct focus intend mean plan propose target try want

STRONG

angle aspire attempt cast concentrate contemplate covet endeavor essay fix level purpose sight slant steer strive train wish

WEAK

set one's sights on zoom in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle forget look away

VERB

dial

Synonyms

STRONG

punch ring rotate turn twist wheel

VERB

fixate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

haunt infatuate obsess

STRONG

direct

WEAK

become attached center on rivet one's eyes

VERB

level

Synonyms

STRONG

address beam cast focus incline lay point slant train turn

Antonyms

WEAK

construct point away

VERB

locate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect discover establish pinpoint spot station strike uncover unearth

STRONG

determine hook place position read

WEAK

come across come upon ferret out get at happen upon hit upon lay one's hands on light upon meet with pick up on pin down search out smell out smoke out stumble on track down trip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose miss overlook pass by

STRONG

displace

WEAK

depart leave move

Example Sentences

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His office would zero in on guns with a short “time to crime” from the initial sale and see if investigators could build leads from purchase records.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Some commenters zero in on seemingly inconsequential details.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Then resist the urge to zero in on the option that confirms your own instincts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"There's a wonderful relationship between the mother and daughter, and we really tried to zero in on the emotional horror, like to really make you feel it," Williamson said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I keep running and zero in on that camo trucker hat.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

zero in on

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