1
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
But the wolf’s ability to vanish again within hours — even after authorities pinpointed its location with thermal imaging — suggests this search could stretch on.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Welsh made his way back to Iowa in 1981, and in the years that followed, his research pinpointed that chloride wasn’t passing through cell membranes in people with cystic fibrosis.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, critics say Nike should have pinpointed these abuses years ago through its monitoring processes.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials told Outside they were alerted to the accident after the man’s Apple Crash Detection was activated and pinpointed the location of the crash.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
But a suspect has not been identified, and police have not pinpointed a motive.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Authorities responded to the area and pinpointed their location.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Brisk aerobic exercise, meaning activities that get the heart pumping, have been pinpointed as a potential deterrent.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have interest in Anzalone and Speed, sources said, both potential green-dot options or LB3 pieces who will come in below the top of the market, where NFL sources pinpointed Lloyd likely to come in between $15 and $17 million annually.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Welsh made his way back to Iowa in 1981, and in the years that followed, his research pinpointed that chloride wasn’t passing through cell membranes in people with cystic fibrosis.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, critics say Nike should have pinpointed these abuses years ago through its monitoring processes.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials told Outside they were alerted to the accident after the man’s Apple Crash Detection was activated and pinpointed the location of the crash.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
But a suspect has not been identified, and police have not pinpointed a motive.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Authorities responded to the area and pinpointed their location.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Brisk aerobic exercise, meaning activities that get the heart pumping, have been pinpointed as a potential deterrent.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have interest in Anzalone and Speed, sources said, both potential green-dot options or LB3 pieces who will come in below the top of the market, where NFL sources pinpointed Lloyd likely to come in between $15 and $17 million annually.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
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In December 2025, the County's Department of Public Health declared an outbreak in Willowbrook, where five cases were identified.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In response, both agencies have introduced major operational changes aimed at improving coordination and public safety.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But critics note Angola still has deep problems with corruption and have questioned if Lourenco’s actions were more aimed at political rivals so as to consolidate his power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ksubi Ksubi is celebrating 420 by dropping a new capsule collection with STAYME70, the premium cannabis brand founded by former professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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