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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pinpointed
Centurion’s investigation pinpointed another local teen-ager, known by the nickname Monster, as the gunman.
—
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While an exact date can’t be pinpointed, according to the World Curling Federation, the sport was played during its early stages on frozen lochs and ponds in northern Europe.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Using our database of thousands of designs, our team pinpointed possible redesigns that would eliminate the negative space.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Webb pinpointed the inner disk — roughly where Earth and the inner planets would have formed in our solar system — as the birthplace of these crystals.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After the shooting on Wednesday, detectives pinpointed several armed robberies that involved someone who met Husien’s description and appeared to match his methods, but they were still being investigated, Joseph said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While an exact date can’t be pinpointed, according to the World Curling Federation, the sport was played during its early stages on frozen lochs and ponds in northern Europe.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Using our database of thousands of designs, our team pinpointed possible redesigns that would eliminate the negative space.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Webb pinpointed the inner disk — roughly where Earth and the inner planets would have formed in our solar system — as the birthplace of these crystals.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After the shooting on Wednesday, detectives pinpointed several armed robberies that involved someone who met Husien’s description and appeared to match his methods, but they were still being investigated, Joseph said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
Verb
-
Beyond genetics, the species was identified based on its scale pattern, coloring, skeleton and other subtle physical features.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
-
On Wednesday the space agency identified longtime astronaut Mike Fincke, age 58, as having experienced the medical event that led to the decision to bring him and the other three members of NASA’s Crew-11 mission home weeks ahead of schedule.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
It's aimed at lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol through a balanced, nutrient-rich diet that also limits sodium intake.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
-
In 2006, more than 1,000 teenagers in Aurora walked out of their classrooms, protesting legislation aimed at tightening the United States’ borders and punishing undocumented immigrants and those who help them.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
