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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
On both occasions, the Ship upper stage survived its trip to suborbital space and back to Earth for a splashdown off the coast of Western Australia, while the Super Heavy booster made a pinpoint landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 31 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
This theory has gained ground in the past few weeks as people comb through the available evidence and try to pinpoint a motive for the kidnapping.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
His on-ice intelligence gets high grades for how methodical and pinpoint accurate his execution is in the offensive zone.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
On both occasions, the Ship upper stage survived its trip to suborbital space and back to Earth for a splashdown off the coast of Western Australia, while the Super Heavy booster made a pinpoint landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kareem Ruddock, 35, was identified by police as the knifeman who stabbed Rene Flores, 31, to death and wounded a 34-year-old man in the pre-dawn assault.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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On Friday afternoon, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 57-year-old worker as Thomas Darcy, a Schaumburg resident.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Section Two of the 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to prevent mapmakers from weakening the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, if your flowers arrive damaged or there is an obvious issue with the delivery (not an issue with the design of the bouquet), skipping a tip would be reasonable.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Hat tip to assistant GM, Larry Simmons, who is the Jets’ resident cap guru.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Using precise measurements and instructions from intercom specialists and building owners, Apple Core’s workers monitor industrial machines that cut steel and punch holes for everything from small multifamily buildings to 200-unit high-rises.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes the humanoid robot precise and safer to use in unpredictable real-world environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reyes asked that if any such signs were found that the government’s attorney be told.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The sellout Garden arena gave a standing ovation as the ball found Josh Hart, who missed a wide-open corner three.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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One of them hit her three times in the face with a gun, breaking her nose.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Its first season showed promise, but its second slowed down as the women seemed more concerned with keeping their noses clean than delivering great television.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The server deploys a hybrid processor that uses an optical tensor engine for mathematical computation and digital processing for system control.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Dallas doesn’t have time for mathematical regression.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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