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

While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 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

However, during the discussions, Coral Gables Finance Director Diana Gomez pinpointed some possible projects the city could decrease funding for in order to accommodate the Underline funding. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

That said, owner Steve Cohen pinpointed the addition of an external voice as a way to improve the front office. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Once Hamas operatives have been identified and their homes pinpointed, officers sometimes tap family members’ phones to figure out when a target will be at home. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Vrabel pinpointed comfort and command as Maye’s two chief areas of growth since the team’s loss in Super Bowl LX. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

He was also pinpointed in the area at the time of the shooting via cellphone tower data, court documents show. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026