Synonyms of pinpointed

pinpointed

verb

past tense of pinpoint

1

as in identified

to find out or establish the identity of

pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identified
• found
• located
• distinguished
• diagnosed
• determined
• fingered
• recognized
• investigated
• singled (out)
• examined
• put one's finger on
• discovered
• checked
• revealed
• noticed
• spotted
• disclosed
• ID'd
• scrutinized
• inspected
• picked out
• observed
• placed
• betrayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concealed
• hid
• disguised
• camouflaged
• simulated
• feigned
• counterfeited
• shammed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aimed
• directed
• headed
• trained
• focused
• set
• held
• cast
• bent
• leveled
• faced
• concentrated
• sighted
• steered
• bore
• oriented
• inclined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diverted
• deflected
• averted
• shunted
• curved
• sidetracked
• detoured
• rechanneled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pinpointed

In 2012 Ellenberg, Venkatesh and Westerland uploaded a new proof, but a year later a sharp-eyed colleague pinpointed a subtle flaw. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

Suspecting to see a rare shock breakout, astronomers at multiple observatories quickly pinpointed their target to gather as much data as possible. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

Using fluorescent imaging to watch neurons fire in real time, Ruta and her colleagues pinpointed neurons that acted as the fly’s compass. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Hurts pinpointed the ball; Smith created enough space to make the catch. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Schulman pinpointed other examples, including campaigns around British music, the recent World Cup-adjacent A Good Sport campaign, and the Fall/Winter 2026 show on London Bridge. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Authorities know where the boat sank but have not yet pinpointed its exact location on the bay floor. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 July 2026

There was always a book on the coffee table beside her, her progress pinpointed with a bookmark—never dogeared. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The origin of the most current cyclosporiasis outbreak has not yet been pinpointed, according to health officials. — Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026