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

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

Ted Nguyen pinpointed five NFL offenses poised to break out next season, led by a certain crew in Los Angeles with a new offensive coordinator. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 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

Officials have not publicly pinpointed the cause, with shortages largely affecting some areas in the island's most populated cities, including the capital San Juan. — ABC News, 12 June 2026

Officials have not publicly pinpointed the cause, with shortages largely affecting some areas in the island’s most populated cities, including the capital San Juan. — Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

While the mineral disappeared as the lunar surface eventually solidified and cooled, researchers pinpointed lingering traces of its existence in NWA 12593. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026