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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
The group then used AI tools to trace Verity’s online activity and pinpointed his location, as first reported by The New York Post.
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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
Out of all the cities in the world, Florence was pinpointed for its historical prominence and heritage that continues to inspire the contemporary design world.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a point in the sky located in the constellation Perseus, close to the bright star Algol, which can be pinpointed with the help of a smartphone astronomy app.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Matcha minus chanoyu Scholars haven’t pinpointed the reasons for the recent global matcha boom.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Out of all the cities in the world, Florence was pinpointed for its historical prominence and heritage that continues to inspire the contemporary design world.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a point in the sky located in the constellation Perseus, close to the bright star Algol, which can be pinpointed with the help of a smartphone astronomy app.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Matcha minus chanoyu Scholars haven’t pinpointed the reasons for the recent global matcha boom.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
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The man, who was not identified, told authorities he was unhoused and had entered the facility seeking shelter.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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An autopsy conducted by the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington identified the body discovered Thursday during a search for Lia Smith as the 21-year-old transgender former student-athlete, Vermont State Police announced late Friday.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The report aimed to discover what turns singles on and off when visiting a prospective mate’s home.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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At its best, the tool aimed to be a bit like Shortcuts, but with no setup, generating workflows on the fly based on user prompts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Oct. 2025
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The oldest, Banco Santander, was founded in 1857.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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