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
For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Swift Observatory is equipped with a Burst Alert Telescope that surveys a huge amount of the sky at once, looking for flashes of light and pinpointing their locations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 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
But pinpointing an exact drug used in an instance of date rape is seldom straightforward.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
One big differentiator is that unlike Apple’s AirTags, the Xiaomi Tag lacks ultra wideband (UWB) functionality for pinpointing its exact location.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Understanding those waves, and being able to use Einstein’s relativity to account for the arrival time differences at different locations, is key to pinpointing where those gravitational wave signals originate from.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
Understanding the differences and pinpointing key risk factors could help scientists develop more targeted and effective strategies to help dogs at risk.
—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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Swift Observatory is equipped with a Burst Alert Telescope that surveys a huge amount of the sky at once, looking for flashes of light and pinpointing their locations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 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
But pinpointing an exact drug used in an instance of date rape is seldom straightforward.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
One big differentiator is that unlike Apple’s AirTags, the Xiaomi Tag lacks ultra wideband (UWB) functionality for pinpointing its exact location.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Understanding those waves, and being able to use Einstein’s relativity to account for the arrival time differences at different locations, is key to pinpointing where those gravitational wave signals originate from.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
Understanding the differences and pinpointing key risk factors could help scientists develop more targeted and effective strategies to help dogs at risk.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
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The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Romero Group was organized by Williams in 2017 and had a social media page identifying the company as a construction firm offering commercial and residential development and construction.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brunson said the two have been finding a rhythm on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of Korean adoptees in the West have already requested that their cases be investigated by a fact-finding commission reviewing past human rights violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tucker picked up the heavy-duty custom bait-casting rod and put his 90-pound body to work battling the deep cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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