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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2
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
Jeremy Doku tried his best, but otherwise Belgium looked pretty ordinary — at least in terms of pinpointing teams that can go far in this competition — when claiming a 1-1 draw against the North Africans.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But the streamer seems more focused on pinpointing content that will resonate with its subscribers than crossing the aisle.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 June 2026
Within seconds, the map on the screen updates in real time, a marker pinpointing the caller’s location.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Then, an alert came through to Heitzman’s onboard computer from Raven, an artificial intelligence tool used by the Caldwell Police Department for pinpointing the sound of the gunshots.
—Noah Daly
updated June 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The data also reveal how tightly this contamination is concentrated around Kantamanto, pinpointing the market as the epicenter.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The process involves auditing your expertise to identify monetizable skills, then pinpointing urgent market demands that align with your knowledge.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That will play a role in pinpointing the areas with the biggest tornado threat — places where storms from Sunday night linger into the morning will have less energy for the afternoon and evening storms to tap into.
—Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But the streamer seems more focused on pinpointing content that will resonate with its subscribers than crossing the aisle.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 June 2026
Within seconds, the map on the screen updates in real time, a marker pinpointing the caller’s location.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Then, an alert came through to Heitzman’s onboard computer from Raven, an artificial intelligence tool used by the Caldwell Police Department for pinpointing the sound of the gunshots.
—Noah Daly
updated June 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The data also reveal how tightly this contamination is concentrated around Kantamanto, pinpointing the market as the epicenter.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The process involves auditing your expertise to identify monetizable skills, then pinpointing urgent market demands that align with your knowledge.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That will play a role in pinpointing the areas with the biggest tornado threat — places where storms from Sunday night linger into the morning will have less energy for the afternoon and evening storms to tap into.
—Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The leaders of three of the world’s most influential film festivals told Shanghai on Sunday that the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices has never been more critical – and that personal connection, not data, remains the truest compass for identifying talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Alcohol ads take up a portion of social media ad space, with one study finding nearly 40,000 ads placed on Facebook and Instagram over a year in Australia.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, soon signed it remotely too –– quickly casting doubt over whether an in-person signing event was now needed.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Sony, Chugerman worked in casting at ABC.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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