zero in on

verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on
Synonyms of zero in onnext
1
: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)
Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.
2
: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)
The gunner zeroed in on the target.

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Police zeroed in on Humphreys and tried to question him at his Dunwoody home days later. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Security goals Part of the discussion around game-state changing goals in the summer zeroed in on goals that give teams a two-goal cushion. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The researchers zeroed in on the most likely scenario of an asteroid measuring about 1,050 feet (320 meters) across striking Deimos at a 45-degree angle, creating the south pole crater and the dust layer. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 One of the things people have zeroed in on after the former Prince Andrew scandal has been the line of succession. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zero in on

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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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