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View synonyms for zero in

zero in

verb

  1. often foll by on to bring (a weapon) to bear (on a target), as while firing repeatedly
  2. informal.
    intrfoll byon to bring one's attention to bear (on a problem, etc)
  3. informal.
    intrfoll byon to converge (upon)

    the police zeroed in on the site of the crime



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You also knew the libs (including the Super PAC I advised, Priorities USA Action) would zero-in on his record as a layoff artist.

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