PINPOINT Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of pinpoint

as in accurate

meeting the highest standard of accuracy the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important

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Relevance

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verb

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

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

Mixing speeds, pinpointing his location and being aggressive in the strike zone, Martinez doesn’t overwhelm hitters, but his numbers tell a different story. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Flock has said its device can pinpoint the location of a gunshot within 90 feet and is 90% accurate. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Noun

Normal driving and low-speed maneuvers are fine, with a light touch and a quick-ratio rack delivering pinpoint accuracy. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026 Three minutes later, Evelyn Shores’ pinpoint cross into the box found the head of Maiara Niehues for the equalizer. — Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinpoint

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint

Adjective

In the years since, Becenti said, the data has painted a more accurate and encouraging picture.

— Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The age range was chosen because accurate readings on these topics are harder with older kids.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of accurate

Verb

No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections hasn’t been identified.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Ahead of the law taking effect, SANDAG released a draft map in June identifying which transit stops will be subject to new high-density zoning.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
In an era where youth sports can cost parents thousands of dollars, a new no-cost league in the historic Northeast neighborhoods launched by the Kansas City Current aims to break down the financial barrier.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of aim

Adjective

Their ability to keep the ball away from opponents with their precise, pretty lpasses, before finding a cutting edge through Lamine Yamal or Mikel Oyarzabal, has been devastating to watch unfurl in this tournament.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Syed Rizvi, the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Rhode Island, who was not involved in this study, said the new findings help advance MS research toward more precise approaches.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of precise

Verb

Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of find

Noun

Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The symptoms of measles are fever, runny nose, cough, and red and watery eyes, followed by rash, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of nose

Adjective

The etchings also numerically related all these cycles to one another in a single mathematical formula—next to the author’s signature.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
The evidence-free governance theorists dangerously ignore the value of wisdom from actual experience beyond misleading abstract mathematical equations which neglect the genuine impact of leaders.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of mathematical

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