1
as in identified
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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as in aimed
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 pinpointed
Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While an exact date can’t be pinpointed, according to the World Curling Federation, the sport was played during its early stages on frozen lochs and ponds in northern Europe.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Using our database of thousands of designs, our team pinpointed possible redesigns that would eliminate the negative space.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Webb pinpointed the inner disk — roughly where Earth and the inner planets would have formed in our solar system — as the birthplace of these crystals.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After the shooting on Wednesday, detectives pinpointed several armed robberies that involved someone who met Husien’s description and appeared to match his methods, but they were still being investigated, Joseph said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Deputies, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel raced to the park and attempted to rescue the boys after one of their parents pinged their child's cellphone and pinpointed their whereabouts underground, according to the sheriff's office.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While an exact date can’t be pinpointed, according to the World Curling Federation, the sport was played during its early stages on frozen lochs and ponds in northern Europe.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Using our database of thousands of designs, our team pinpointed possible redesigns that would eliminate the negative space.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Webb pinpointed the inner disk — roughly where Earth and the inner planets would have formed in our solar system — as the birthplace of these crystals.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After the shooting on Wednesday, detectives pinpointed several armed robberies that involved someone who met Husien’s description and appeared to match his methods, but they were still being investigated, Joseph said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Deputies, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel raced to the park and attempted to rescue the boys after one of their parents pinged their child's cellphone and pinpointed their whereabouts underground, according to the sheriff's office.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointed
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The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a long history mental health issues and interactions with the police, McDonald said at a news conference on Wednesday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Dan Beard Council celebrated the opening the Dever Family Foundation Skilled Trades Education Center – a major investment aimed at expanding hands‑on learning and workforce training opportunities for area youth.—
The Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Switzerland is set to vote this summer on a proposal aimed at capping the country’s population at 10 million, the latest effort by the nation’s leading right-wing party to restrict immigration.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who founded Black History Month?—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Pinpointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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