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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The paper also pinpoints a few technical challenges Debug will face.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoints
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Michigan, which typically identifies about 50 cases of cyclosporiasis in a year, has reported at least 170 cases, clustered in seven counties, over the past nine days, according to the state’s Department of Health.
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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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.
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Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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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.
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The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
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Ashley Hernandez, a Wilmington resident and organizer with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said bloody noses and noxious fumes were a regular part of life in the neighborhood growing up.
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If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.
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Then layer in a leave-in conditioner or bond repair treatment, a scalp serum or light oil on the ends and a heat protectant before any styling tools touch your strands.
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This wrenches the chromosomes apart into two sets and reels them to opposite ends of the cytoplasm sea.
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“Pinpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoints. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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