as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money
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Recent Examples of bull's-eye
The target, which was white with a red bull's-eye, was pushed into the wound in his chest.
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Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 May 2025
Life-threatening flash flooding is also a major concern on Tuesday and Wednesday from Texas to Missouri, with Oklahoma in the bull's-eye.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
There will be a target with a red bull's-eye on his chest.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
There will be a target with a red bull's-eye on his chest.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jonesboro, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Paducah, Kentucky; and Evansville, Indiana.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
More than a foot of rain could rain in the bull's-eye of the storm, which spans from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the Arkansas-Missouri border, to Louisville Kentucky, to Evansville, Indiana.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Charleston, South Carolina, up to Norfolk, Virginia are in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, a more conservative GOP caucus has again put a bull's-eye on Medicaid's budget, which has grown by at least $300 billion in eight years due largely to the COVID pandemic and the decision by more states to expand Medicaid.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 May 2025
Life-threatening flash flooding is also a major concern on Tuesday and Wednesday from Texas to Missouri, with Oklahoma in the bull's-eye.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
There will be a target with a red bull's-eye on his chest.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
There will be a target with a red bull's-eye on his chest.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jonesboro, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Paducah, Kentucky; and Evansville, Indiana.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
More than a foot of rain could rain in the bull's-eye of the storm, which spans from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the Arkansas-Missouri border, to Louisville Kentucky, to Evansville, Indiana.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Charleston, South Carolina, up to Norfolk, Virginia are in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, a more conservative GOP caucus has again put a bull's-eye on Medicaid's budget, which has grown by at least $300 billion in eight years due largely to the COVID pandemic and the decision by more states to expand Medicaid.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
Noun
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Change the water every day or two to keep the roots healthy.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Its comprehensive survey from the roots to the legacy of slavery serves to promote healing.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
Noun
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Tessa may not be ready for the dangers that Hardin presents to her heart and her dreams.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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There have been proposed hypotheses as to how the Moon could have developed a core dynamo.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Noun
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When beta-carotene isn't present, the kernels are pale white.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Rather than constantly chasing the newest shiny kernel of knowledge, aim for depth and breadth.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The point of emphasis for him right now is fielding slow rollers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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In the league, even though Villa were staggering along, the points tally kept ticking over.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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But the bottom line, according to experts, is that having any agent can really help.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Parents’ back-to-school habits are already changing, and businesses are stressing about the effects to their bottom line, with major family retailers including Walmart and Target sending up warning signs to consumers.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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But Golden Dome may ultimately cost much more than Trump’s staggering $175-billion sum.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
21 May 2025
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The money is coming from aging baby boomers and members of the silent generation, who have amassed a staggering sum in home equity, investments and other assets over the years.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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