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zoom in

VERB
aim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address design direct focus intend mean plan propose target try want
STRONG
angle aspire attempt cast concentrate contemplate covet endeavor essay fix level purpose sight slant steer strive train wish
WEAK
set one's sights on zero in on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
STRONG
be idle forget look away
VERB
focus
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
STRONG
aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
WEAK
key on move in zero in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distract scatter unravel wander
STRONG
disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Unlike memorable judging furors from the 1990s and 2000s, this time there was social media for angry fans to dissect videos and zoom in on every potential misstep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But zoom in and the tension makes more sense.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

But independent filmmakers zoom in on the hardship.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Savanna managed to zoom in on her within the first nanosecond of school.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.