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
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
When a man already has high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes, the likely causes of ED are easier to pinpoint.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Out came a pinpoint location in the form of a 14-digit grid coordinate.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 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
Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
When a man already has high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes, the likely causes of ED are easier to pinpoint.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Bay Hill has recently brought out Henley’s best, thanks to his pinpoint ball-striking and clutch short game, highlighted by a pivotal chip-in for eagle on the par-5 16th hole in 2025.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Out came a pinpoint location in the form of a 14-digit grid coordinate.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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While continuous glucose monitors are generally considered accurate, the American Diabetes Association said in an email that finger sticks should be available as a backup, particularly if symptoms do not match the monitor’s reading.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throwing objects such as tennis balls, water balloons and small rocks at the bear can work, but using a paintball marker or slingshot can be more accurate and deliver more contact warnings in a short period of time, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although discrepancies are smaller in data-rich regions such as Western Europe and the eastern United States, where robust local monitoring has kept projections more closely calibrated, the study identifies the West Coast of North America as a region where sea levels have also been underestimated.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Renowned paleoanthropologist Ronald Clarke identified four tiny bones in the University of the Witwatersrand’s museum collection and went on to discover Little Foot’s nearly pristine fossil in the 1990s in the Sterkfontein Caves northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The probes, which will be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, aim to identify unfair trade practices, particularly structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Hotel to Book The new Ocama, which opened in December, is a villa-only boutique retreat tucked into the lush tip of the Samaná Peninsula, overlooking the perfectly turquoise Rincón Bay.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Indian Wells’ gritty courts, dry air and afternoon winds often reward patience and precise timing.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Laura Diaz and Gaylene Diaz, who are not related, were among those with their noses buried in a book.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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And there’s still a mathematical chance the Aztecs could end up in a three-way tie for first, although New Mexico can extinguish those faint hopes with a win Wednesday night against visiting Colorado State.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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