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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Recent Examples of pinpoints
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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Advertisement Far from a faithful rendering of Pynchon’s text, One Battle After Another identifies the most cinematic and emotional veins of Vineland’s network of narrative and, true to Anderson’s word, runs like a thief.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The computer identifies targets and instructs the motors to adjust the hand and wrist in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rule, rooted in National Dance Council of America standards, aims to preserve the integrity of competitive ballroom technique and ensure fairness across all age groups and abilities.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Sonder aims to challenge narrow definitions of masculinity by presenting a spectrum of intimacy and tension, and by highlighting its fluidity.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beat until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Between July and September 2024, authorities received tips that showed Adams created multiple anonymous profiles on Kik, a social media platform, to upload child pornography, according to a criminal complaint.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chappell’s team casts local drag performers on each tour stop to serve as opening acts for her show.—
Cherry Jaymes,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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Akiva Schaffer, 85 minutes Liam Neeson completely commits to the bit in this wonderful reboot, a movie that casts the action star as the kid of Leslie Nielsen’s infamous Frank Drebin.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the game, Reeve spoke about getting more from Lynx reserves, who had just three points in Game 2.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Polls from early and mid-September showed Spanberger, a former CIA operative, about 10 points ahead of her Republican opponent.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 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,
26 Sep. 2025
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The whiskey noses and drinks noticeably above its 54% ABV, resulting in a bold and memorable rye at every phase of the experience.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Developers have yet to break ground, while people familiar with the matter in the UAE, Nairobi, and Washington catalog problems with the project, extending from grand geopolitics to quotidian financial snags.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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That could provide a backup plan if the state charges hit snags, said Cassell, echoing another famous Utah case.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pinpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoints. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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