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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Stacey Widlitz, president of SW Retail Advisors, applauded Urban's relatively new President of North America Shea Jensen as the driving factor behind the company's ability to successfully pinpoint future trends.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the scientists also identified metabolic signatures that can be used to predict future risk of diabetes and better pinpoint prevention strategies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 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
Kayley said the app — like the wearable stethoscope, which is designed to pinpoint the exact location of an abnormal lung or heart sound and help guide diagnosis and treatment — was inspired by her own health struggles.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Stacey Widlitz, president of SW Retail Advisors, applauded Urban's relatively new President of North America Shea Jensen as the driving factor behind the company's ability to successfully pinpoint future trends.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Simons scored 12 before halftime, and Jordan Walsh helped fuel a second-quarter push by hitting a corner three and turning a pinpoint White outlet pass into an open dunk.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the scientists also identified metabolic signatures that can be used to predict future risk of diabetes and better pinpoint prevention strategies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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While accurate, these systems aren't perfect.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas don’t require reporting of hospitalizations, but epidemiologists can identify them during case investigations.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea didn't identify the substance poured on the inside and outside of the ambulance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gantzel noted that late last year, the city of La Mesa rolled out temporary rubber speed humps on Date Avenue as part of a pilot program aiming to slow traffic and improve neighborhood safety.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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These were evidenced during England’s European Championship qualifying round game away to Bulgaria in 2019, when officials threatened an abandonment after play was twice stopped due to racist abuse aimed at Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The unnamed benefactor gave $100,000 to the Pima County Attorney's Office tip line.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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One of her favorites is Kosas Brow Pop, since the angled tip glides smoothly and has a brush attachment.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of approaching concept artists with vague direction, Rune Entertainment’s process is structured to deliver precise briefs rooted in narrative intent and visual logic.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Adjustable rear sponsons act like small stabilizing fins, helping the ski grip better when making fast turns, while the extended trim system lets the rider raise or lower the nose to suit either tighter handling or more speed when running straight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Saxon had abused the woman for years, fracturing her hip and nose and causing internal bleeding, a judge found in a ruling ordering him detained pending trial.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The mathematical study of tones dates at least as far back as the 5th century BCE Pythagorean philosophers of ancient Greece, but there is still a lot to learn about the numbers behind the notes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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To answer the mystery, the scientists conducted radiation experiments and mathematical modeling to effectively look back in time – 80 million years to be exact.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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