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
Because hundreds of certifications are available, Johnson says, pinpointing the most relevant ones can be challenging.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The fact that pinpointing specific conditions isn’t always straightforward.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
The professional dancers put on a dazzling performance on Sunday, pinpointing their strengths as performers and giving a tease of what fans tune in to see every Tuesday night as the main season airs.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The Rooms The hotel's 252 guest rooms feature plenty of local references, such as headboards carved with topographical maps pinpointing the summit of Denali, as well as practical touches like Illy espresso makers, mini fridges, and charging outlets.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
This let the scientists focus on just one large storm at a time, pinpointing its location using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, Juno and images from amateur astronomers.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The fact that pinpointing specific conditions isn’t always straightforward.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
The professional dancers put on a dazzling performance on Sunday, pinpointing their strengths as performers and giving a tease of what fans tune in to see every Tuesday night as the main season airs.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The Rooms The hotel's 252 guest rooms feature plenty of local references, such as headboards carved with topographical maps pinpointing the summit of Denali, as well as practical touches like Illy espresso makers, mini fridges, and charging outlets.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Enjoying a space can be as simple as knowing exactly where the skinny spatula is to scrape the last bit of mayo out of the jar for a sandwich, or pinpointing where the ice bucket is stored before company arrives.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
This let the scientists focus on just one large storm at a time, pinpointing its location using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, Juno and images from amateur astronomers.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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This week’s hack into information from almost 9,000 schools included personally identifying data.—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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Clicks Technology’s Gadway said the company’s device emphasizes messaging and core functions, aiming to keep users focused on their original tasks instead of drifting into other apps.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Authorities are aiming to complete the evacuation flights on Sunday and Monday, said Maria Van Kerkove, the director of the WHO’s Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Management, in a briefing Saturday.—
Iain Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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This is about finding a better balance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The amount of debris caused the delay in finding the second body.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Is there an extra responsibility toward representation when casting media that purports to represent reality versus casting something scripted?—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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