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pinpoints 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pinpoint
1
as in identifies
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 aims
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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pinpoints

2 of 2

noun

plural of pinpoint
as in tips

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Recent Examples of pinpoints
Verb
Hotlist Hotspot Insights — this tool pinpoints high-frequency license plate reader hotlist hits. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The paper also pinpoints a few technical challenges Debug will face. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026 This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 The city’s ShotSpotter system is a network of sound-detection sensors that pinpoints the location of gunshots and sends alerts to police. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 Smith correctly pinpoints the inception of consumer-grade technology and the rise of punk rock in New York as reasons for public access’ cult-like success. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026 Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoints
  1. identifies
  2. aims
  3. tips
  4. finds
  5. casts
  6. points
  7. noses
  8. ends
Verb
  • The theory identifies nervous system regulation, emotional stability and values alignment as upstream conditions that influence downstream judgment, decision integrity and behavioral consistency.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Internal affairs complaints The lawsuit identifies five internal complaints filed against Sumstad between December 2022 and October 2025 and alleges each was dismissed, deemed unsubstantiated or ended in her exoneration.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • The project also aims to conduct its first operation combining robots and drones within its first year, with the different systems communicating through software and algorithms.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Established in 2015, the EAFF aims to help people with amputations or limb defects gain access to amputee soccer throughout Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of aims
Noun
  • Her other anti-theft travel tips include always wearing your bag in front of you and never leaving your valuables unattended.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Observing tips October's full moon phase is a great time to photograph the lunar disk using a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens, as its surface is temporarily free from the shadows that mark it during the surrounding moon phases.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tips
Verb
  • The person may have been closing out a bearish position or placing a bet the precious metal finds a floor around $375.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop my favorite unexpected home finds starting at $100.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • Perhaps most noteworthy, the board made clear that once a voter casts their ballot, that vote was final.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Collins casts the event as an undeniable sign his campaign shouldn’t be left for dead.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of casts
Noun
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost almost 350 points, while the Nasdaq Composite shed nearly 1%.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After the 49ers scored a fourth-quarter touchdown to take the lead, Chenal blocked the extra point attempt and kept the Chiefs’ deficit at three points (16-13).
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • Will his supporters really just hold their noses and reelect Bass?
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This is nothing less than a predatory act to replicate the city of Sunny Isles all over Florida, right under our noses.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of noses
Noun
  • The product is applied to dry lengths and ends and works diligently to tame flyaways once you’re done drying.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To further test the adhesive’s stickiness, the team attached ropes to the ends of two strips of the tape, stuck the strips together, and used the setup for a tug-of-war between students and faculty.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ends

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“Pinpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoints. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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