as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
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as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect
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Recent Examples of pinpoint
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of Tatum’s two early assists — a behind-the-back feed to Sam Hauser and a mid-air dish to Pritchard, both of which led to 3-pointers — was highlight-worthy, as was his pinpoint inbounds pass to a cutting Walsh that set up an and-one layup midway through the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Verb
The fintech company used the latter two data points to estimate residents’ leftover savings, pinpointing where people can stretch their income further while still benefiting from the amenities of rapidly growing cities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The researchers are also confident that their device could be used to make pinpoint measurements of gravity and other forces.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of Tatum’s two early assists — a behind-the-back feed to Sam Hauser and a mid-air dish to Pritchard, both of which led to 3-pointers — was highlight-worthy, as was his pinpoint inbounds pass to a cutting Walsh that set up an and-one layup midway through the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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And by shopping around for rates and lenders, thus establishing an accurate baseline to compare against, borrowers can better decide on the value of taking action now or delaying their plans for the foreseeable future.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zelenskyy didn't identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations, helping strengthen their air defense systems.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Spain and China plan to sign an investment agreement during the three-day visit that begins Saturday, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private negotiations.—
Daniel Basteiro,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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With over $5 billion invested in digital engineering and manufacturing infrastructure, Northrop Grumman is aiming to accelerate production, with the first operational aircraft expected to be delivered to Ellsworth Air Force Base around 2027.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike current treatments that primarily manage symptoms by replacing dopamine, the experimental therapy aims to modify the disease itself, a shift experts describe as potentially transformative.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These stainless steel tips are handy for injecting fillings into waffle cones, cupcakes and doughnuts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Automatic service fees for large parties at a restaurant cannot be deducted as a qualifying tip, for instance.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shah says the procedure targets a precise area deep in the brain – about the size of a grain of rice – without the need for an incision.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The figures are given in ranges so a precise value wasn't disclosed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office said possible human trafficking victims were identified and evidence of prostitution was found at Eva Massage on Cross Timbers Road and Sun Massage on Flower Mound Road.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tip of Louise’s nose was bright red, which made her eyes seem ferociously blue.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Artemis 2 has come home, but NASA still has its nose to the lunar grindstone.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paulino’s team used mathematical models from origami design to program these motions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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By mathematical measures, that figure may overestimate some people's preparedness.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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