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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Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories’ full-service parasitology laboratory routinely identifies animal parasites in livestock, pets and wildlife.

— Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Morgan Stanley Research identifies the multipolar world as one of its four key 2026 investment themes, specifically because companies' and governments' adaptation to the dynamics of a multipolar world is likely to accelerate.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of identifies

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The campaign, a joint effort with SEIU Doctors United, aims to advocate for improved working conditions, stronger patient care and better protections for academic freedom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
South Korea aims to double its memory production capacity within five years and secure world-class manufacturing capabilities to pull far ahead of competing nations.

— Hooyeon Kim, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of aims

Noun

Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images The Pentagon released a guide earlier this month to educate the public about dangers posed by small unmanned aircraft systems and offer tips on how to defend against them.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
After receiving tips from the public following the two social media posts, which contained security camera videos from the Teslas, police were able to work on identifying the suspect.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of tips

Verb

This happens when a repair shop takes the car apart and finds more damage than was visible in the initial photos.

— Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
The Portal Outdoors Nomis One finds its way to that category with a split-body design that carries in the trunk then inflates and hoists onto the roof or pickup truck bed in about 10 minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of finds

Verb

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie went on trial again Wednesday, this time in a federal case that casts the stabbing on a lecture stage as an act of terrorism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
While released without formal charges, the ongoing investigation casts a shadow.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of casts

Noun

La Familia’s Darryl Morsell had 10 points and six rebounds while Chris Coffee had nine points and eight rebounds.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The Storm’s home-court woes continued Tuesday night as the Fever earned a 103-95 road win behind Caitlin Clark’s team-high 32 points.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of points

Noun

This is a sport in which bodies get crunched, ears, noses and faces get peppered, and matches can be won by an anaconda choke or a guillotine choke.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Some researchers have experimented with bionic noses and implants that pulse electrical signals into the olfactory system to try and restore smell.

— Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

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