honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
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Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
The traditionally Mexican distillate is derived from the agave plant, often using methods that have been honed across generations, with varieties that impart flavors ranging from smoky to earthy and acidic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The 23-year-old was raised in San Clemente, California, but says that her taste was honed by childhood visits to L.A.’s independent cinemas.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The exercise was part of the navy's annual training plan aimed at honing what the Chinese Defense Ministry called the joint operation capability of both carrier strike groups' personnel and improving their systematic combat strength.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The tools used to hone disinformation in elections are here to stay.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
The traditionally Mexican distillate is derived from the agave plant, often using methods that have been honed across generations, with varieties that impart flavors ranging from smoky to earthy and acidic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The 23-year-old was raised in San Clemente, California, but says that her taste was honed by childhood visits to L.A.’s independent cinemas.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The exercise was part of the navy's annual training plan aimed at honing what the Chinese Defense Ministry called the joint operation capability of both carrier strike groups' personnel and improving their systematic combat strength.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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