home
noun
a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household.
have homed
-
present perfectof home.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In recent years, both BMG and Concord have homed in on music acquisitions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
They have homed in on whether the two survivors in the Sept. 2 attack should have been deemed out of action—and therefore no longer legitimate military targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Investors have homed in on signals that the Fed is done raising interest rates and are betting that will help expand corporate profits.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2024
Observers have homed in on the fact that General Li and Mr Qin, who were not just ministers but also occupied more elevated positions as State Councillors, were favoured by Mr Xi.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
Had it been transmitting then, the autopilot would simply have homed on it.
From Pushbutton War by John Schoenherr
