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
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
Rather than pinpointing one moment as the breaking point, senior club sources suggest that faith in Slot slowly ebbed away during those closing weeks.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 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
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
Noah Daly
updated June 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Rather than pinpointing one moment as the breaking point, senior club sources suggest that faith in Slot slowly ebbed away during those closing weeks.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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Santa Ana Police Department officers are seeking help in identifying and locating a woman who was seen throwing a container full of food at a Chipotle employee in early May.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet released a motive or identifying information about any of the suspects involved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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But now, Marist coach Jordan Vidovic is aiming for his fifth straight state championship for both the boys and girls volleyball programs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The new hotel is also aiming to become a culinary mecca in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Jackson’s casting news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale on Friday, June 5.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That fluency was, for the Hawaiian-Japanese director, the entire casting brief.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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