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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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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Recent Examples of pinpoints
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
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoints
Verb
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After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pivotal recall election on ballot in Mesa Voters in parts of Mesa will decide a historic recall election that aims to remove a sitting council member in favor of a political newcomer.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Farmers' Almanac has released an annual magazine with weather predictions, gardening tips and more every year since 1818, according to the publication's news release.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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My son finds me at the edge of the pool with a second drink, working through the Sunday crossword on my phone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study might help break down ADHD stigma, which casts any type of neurodivergence as a challenge.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before being subbed out for his last break of the game, Antetokounmpo scored or assisted on all 10 points the Bucks scored in the first three minutes and 45 seconds of the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the moral crime may be right under the noses of congressional Democrats.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some controllers are also taking on second jobs to make ends meet or calling in sick in protest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pinpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoints. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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