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
Examples of hone in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebChristine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
The former four-star prospect was one of the standout freshmen of spring camp, earning raves from offensive and defensive teammates alike who praised his consistency, maturity and advanced technique honed from years of practicing with his older brother, former USC safety Max Williams.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
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Verb
These delightful toys teach cause and effect, hone fine and gross motor skills, and more.
—Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
The former four-star prospect was one of the standout freshmen of spring camp, earning raves from offensive and defensive teammates alike who praised his consistency, maturity and advanced technique honed from years of practicing with his older brother, former USC safety Max Williams.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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