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

Last month, astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope pinpointed the host galaxy of the most distant FRB yet, one that went off when the universe was only about 3 billion years old. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Now, close to 70 years into this long-running breeding project, scientists have pinpointed a specific type of brain cell linked with changes in the foxes’ behavior. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

In post-mortem reviews of the midterm elections in which Democrats swiped control of both chambers of Congress, several GOP leaders pinpointed the blame on the Iran war, including Vice President JD Vance. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026

The report pinpointed Scottsdale as one of the clearest examples of new wealth creation. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Looking ahead, de La Faverie pinpointed the opportunity for market growth in the Asia-Pacific. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

Surveys had pinpointed a desire for a new, central public swimming pool and the location on Paper Island could not be better. — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Investigators pinpointed Morton’s family line through the DNA found on Hellewell’s body. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

In the trailer, Fahy and Byrne are seen joining forces to solve a murder mystery in their small town with a teen pinpointed as the prime suspect. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026