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
James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Originally, Dobbins was pinpointed for a potential return in February's Super Bowl, if Denver advanced that far.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Curtains That Feel Off Window treatments have an outsized impact, even if guests can’t quite pinpoint why a room feels unfinished.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 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
Cultural historians will struggle to pinpoint the exact moment true crime became one of the great American pastimes.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Originally, Dobbins was pinpointed for a potential return in February's Super Bowl, if Denver advanced that far.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
When the count figures are released in late spring or early summer, the numbers help the county and cities pinpoint areas of need, and also may determine the amount of federal and state dollars for homeless services.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Curtains That Feel Off Window treatments have an outsized impact, even if guests can’t quite pinpoint why a room feels unfinished.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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The key is to start where friction is highest, whether that’s customer responses, proposals, first-pass marketing copy or product listings, and introduce a simple review checklist that defines what must be accurate, what must never be claimed, and what requires human sign-off.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As more and more business teams incorporate LLMs into their daily workflows, responses generated must be accurate and reliable.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The court decision followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller that identified irregularities in a 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021, according to the AP.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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These two agents appear to be the two officers identified as the shooters in an initial report by the Department of Homeland Security about the incident.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actions of Canadian coach Joe Cecchini and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton were intentional and deliberately aimed at reducing the points available.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here, chefs and entertaining experts share tips for creating a date night at home that feels effortless, seductive, and entirely your own.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, the exact source of these jets around their black hole central engines and the precise mechanism powering them is still something of a mystery.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The light is then guided using ultra-precise mirrors and reflected off a mask containing the pattern for one layer of the chip, which is then shrunk and projected onto a silicon wafer.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Excavators digging at Sizewell C found 321 silver coins last year, dating back between 1036 and 1044.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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If that does not resolve the problem, then your veterinarian might consider taking radiographs or doing an endoscopy of the nose, along with other diagnostics including bloodwork to look for signs of infection.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cole, a Belgian gelding who’s about 12 years old, calmly stood tied to a rope in the barn on the Kuehls’ property as visitors walked up to him and rubbed above his nose.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For much of the 20th century, however, black holes were regarded largely as mathematical curiosities — solutions to Einstein's equations with no clear observational evidence.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Quantum computations can be described as extremely large tensors—mathematical structures far too big for direct classical simulation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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