PINPOINTS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pinpoint

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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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

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noun

plural of pinpoint

as in tips

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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 The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

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Boyd identifies the Airbus A220 and A320, along with the Embraer E175 and E190, as models with economy seats that are eighteen and even nineteen inches across.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Rather than working through every possible scenario, conduct an environmental scan that identifies events that could materially impact performance.

— Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of aims

Noun

Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Read More Lifestyle Writer Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of tips

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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of casts

Noun

Her first field goal was a layup with less than three minutes left to cut the Valkyries’ lead to six points before Salaün’s trio of triples.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Investors have moved into other sectors like financials and industrials, which pushed the Dow to close above 53,000 points for the first time ever earlier this week.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of points

Noun

In one scene, a pair of revellers dance naked just outside the fence of the Calvary Cemetery, thumbing their noses at the reaper while the Manhattan skyline towers in the distance.

— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
What made the difference was an angle here, a line there, small dimensional differences in eyes, noses, mouths.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of noses

Noun

The framing of balance implies that work and life exist on opposite ends of a scale, with success meaning keeping them perfectly level.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But the notion of ends rationalizing the means is problematic on many levels, most of all because without boundaries and structure there is chaos, and few have the same means and leverage at their disposal.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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