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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Some collars contained license numbers, names, and other identifying information.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150.
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The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
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More than a week after the disaster, search-and-rescue operations remain active, though hopes of finding additional survivors are rapidly fading.
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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