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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
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lose miss overlook pass by
STRONG
displace
WEAK
depart leave move

Example Sentences

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But some companies to zero in on are those using AI, not building it.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They noted they would zero in on demand for new products, as Nike tries to sell more running gear and women’s clothing and get more sales out of its collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Aedes aegypti zero in on humans and tend to poke multiples times before taking blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

Most people would stand back and zero in on a tiny hole.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera