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
Even so, critics say Nike should have pinpointed these abuses years ago through its monitoring processes.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
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At that time, Leatherman and a passenger, identified as Bryan Selmer, abandoned the vehicle and ran, court records show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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This mission primarily aimed to test the capsule’s life support systems to help create a smoother ride for future crews that will have to deal with the headaches of actually landing on the moon.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some hospitals and large health systems have specific programs aimed at making care more affordable for lower-income patients.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI was on the verge of closing a large investment from Thrive, a venture-capital firm founded by Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner’s brother, whom Altman had known for years.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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