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
Understanding the differences and pinpointing key risk factors could help scientists develop more targeted and effective strategies to help dogs at risk.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Paying attention to leaf discoloration, pinpointing the problem, and taking rapid action can help restore your ficus to a flourishing state.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
But the method could prove essential for pinpointing hazardous debris on the ground to aid recovery and remediation efforts.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
That same month, the business also plans to work with other organizations in funding Blue Star Families’ release of Military Spouse Employment Research with the aim of pinpointing actionable solutions to their raging unemployment.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Aquaria, season 10 winner, echoes Velour’s thoughts, pinpointing a change in runway standards around 2017-2018.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Now, astronomers have for the first time confirmed the existence of one of these starless worlds by pinpointing its distance and mass — a rogue planet roughly the size of Saturn nearly 10,000 light-years from Earth.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Academic research papers can also be a source of detailed test methods for pinpointing a specific metric or mimicking certain outdoor conditions.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Paying attention to leaf discoloration, pinpointing the problem, and taking rapid action can help restore your ficus to a flourishing state.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
But the method could prove essential for pinpointing hazardous debris on the ground to aid recovery and remediation efforts.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
That same month, the business also plans to work with other organizations in funding Blue Star Families’ release of Military Spouse Employment Research with the aim of pinpointing actionable solutions to their raging unemployment.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Aquaria, season 10 winner, echoes Velour’s thoughts, pinpointing a change in runway standards around 2017-2018.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Now, astronomers have for the first time confirmed the existence of one of these starless worlds by pinpointing its distance and mass — a rogue planet roughly the size of Saturn nearly 10,000 light-years from Earth.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Academic research papers can also be a source of detailed test methods for pinpointing a specific metric or mimicking certain outdoor conditions.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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The sheriff told the outlet investigators are getting closer to identifying some of the clothing worn by the suspect captured on Guthrie's doorbell camera and are awaiting more DNA analysis.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The mayor advanced his efforts to ease these financial burdens by announcing that every city agency would be required to appoint a chief savings officer tasked with identifying savings within a 45-day window.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Martinez was aiming to become the eighth Coloradoan since 2014 to win titles in four different weight classes, having taken the 130-pound crown in ’23; the 135-pound title in ’24; and the 140-pound championship last year.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Several players are aiming to deliver production-ready prototypes between 2026 and 2027.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Eagles missed numerous three-point attempts, while Sierra Canyon was finding different players to contribute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two parties have not come to a resolution after a two-day fact-finding session, in which a neutral panel reviews contract disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners voted 3-1 to remove Sanchez de Fuentes, with Angela Eady casting the sole dissenting vote and Commissioner Jannette Martinez absent.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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