1
as in identifying
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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as in aiming
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 pinpointing
The Starlink satellite constellation owned by SpaceX is designed to provide communications services first and foremost, rather than pinpointing users’ locations like GPS and other global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Because hundreds of certifications are available, Johnson says, pinpointing the most relevant ones can be challenging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The fact that pinpointing specific conditions isn’t always straightforward.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
The professional dancers put on a dazzling performance on Sunday, pinpointing their strengths as performers and giving a tease of what fans tune in to see every Tuesday night as the main season airs.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The Rooms The hotel's 252 guest rooms feature plenty of local references, such as headboards carved with topographical maps pinpointing the summit of Denali, as well as practical touches like Illy espresso makers, mini fridges, and charging outlets.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Because hundreds of certifications are available, Johnson says, pinpointing the most relevant ones can be challenging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The fact that pinpointing specific conditions isn’t always straightforward.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
The professional dancers put on a dazzling performance on Sunday, pinpointing their strengths as performers and giving a tease of what fans tune in to see every Tuesday night as the main season airs.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The Rooms The hotel's 252 guest rooms feature plenty of local references, such as headboards carved with topographical maps pinpointing the summit of Denali, as well as practical touches like Illy espresso makers, mini fridges, and charging outlets.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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Others are better at identifying trends.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The team is aiming for a January 2027 start.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Iceland’s official eclipse site says 13 cruise ships are expected around Iceland for the event, with vessels aiming to maximize totality and retain the flexibility to adjust position for clearer skies.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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On Tuesday evening, on the steps of the Capitol, House members made their way down the stairs after casting their votes, some alone, others flanked by staff or trailed by a Hill reporter.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Reeves, 60, continued his tradition of announcing casting in his screen projects by sharing GIFs on his X account on Thursday, May 14.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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