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as in identified
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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as in aimed
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 pinpointed
While Beijing uses code names to obscure some of their military projects, CNN’s research revealed – and then pinpointed – the sites.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While Japan’s introduction of film incentives has generated unprecedented international interest, Kusunoki pinpointed critical implementation problems.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
While Stone’s abilities alone might legitimize extraterrestrial suspicions, there’s more to why Teddy has pinpointed Michelle.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The group then used AI tools to trace Verity’s online activity and pinpointed his location, as first reported by The New York Post.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In a previous study, the team pinpointed a group of about 200 nerve cells in fruit fly brains that are active when the bugs are making decisions.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
In a landmark 1995 study, Sakaguchi and colleagues pinpointed the cells responsible—T helper cells that also contained a protein on their surfaces called CD25.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
For a couple that's snagged an invite to Anna Wintour's prestigious sartorial event more times than most, the rapper effortlessly pinpointed one of his favorite looks worn by his longtime partner in the 11 years that she's attended.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The deal comes with its first project already pinpointed.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While Japan’s introduction of film incentives has generated unprecedented international interest, Kusunoki pinpointed critical implementation problems.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
While Stone’s abilities alone might legitimize extraterrestrial suspicions, there’s more to why Teddy has pinpointed Michelle.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The group then used AI tools to trace Verity’s online activity and pinpointed his location, as first reported by The New York Post.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In a previous study, the team pinpointed a group of about 200 nerve cells in fruit fly brains that are active when the bugs are making decisions.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
In a landmark 1995 study, Sakaguchi and colleagues pinpointed the cells responsible—T helper cells that also contained a protein on their surfaces called CD25.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
For a couple that's snagged an invite to Anna Wintour's prestigious sartorial event more times than most, the rapper effortlessly pinpointed one of his favorite looks worn by his longtime partner in the 11 years that she's attended.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The deal comes with its first project already pinpointed.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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To avoid contamination, team members had their DNA genotyped so their own sequences could be identified and removed from the samples.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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In honor of Bruce Willis, who’s been battling frontotemporal dementia for two years, last night’s Soho Sessions aimed to raise awareness of (and funds for) the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), the organization leading research into the incurable condition.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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While Microsoft’s humanist version of superintelligence is aimed at building a safer AI, just using the term ‘superintelligence’ is sure to raise eyebrows in the AI safety world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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About 1,000 people attended an event Monday night by Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded, at the university’s Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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He’s collaborated with the company since it was founded in 2022.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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