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
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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Earlier electrochemical approaches also faced limitations, including low yields and difficulty in clearly identifying the products formed.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, a rumor surfaced in a Michigan school district that litter boxes were being added to unisex bathrooms for students identifying as cats, the New York Times reported.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space agency is aiming for a moon landing by two astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2028.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Or at least, that’s the takeaway the governing Labour Party seems to have settled on, casting renewables as more insulated to oil price shocks.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClarnon joined other actors in a group called the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts, where casting agents would come to find Native talent.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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