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
Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step.
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Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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,
20 June 2026
But the streamer seems more focused on pinpointing content that will resonate with its subscribers than crossing the aisle.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Within seconds, the map on the screen updates in real time, a marker pinpointing the caller’s location.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.
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Tomato Wilt Due To Water Stress The first step to managing tomato wilt is identifying the cause of the problem.
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion.
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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Like Vasana Montgomery’s case, also this year, the video was not shared publicly until after her casting announcement.
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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