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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
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
Noun
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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In the Gulf, this demand has manifested as aspirational and rare goods, which DarGlobal’s co-branded product aims to deliver.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The project aims to build a research base on the Moon for use by participating countries by the early 2030s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kameron Buckner, who posts legal tips and entrepreneurship content, signed up with Troveo in June.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Here are five grocery tips to save money.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pooro manages to escape and finds her way home to her parents, who disown her for having spent a fortnight with a Muslim.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other high-end finds include platform Ugg boots that can literally elevate your winter wardrobe, plus a Bissell vacuum that sucks up debris and washes floors clean.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, The Chronology of Water casts the actress as a competitive swimmer who comes to terms with an abusive childhood while navigating self-destructive behavior.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Bucks did exactly what Antetokounmpo asked, playing the Warriors tough all night and eventually pulling out a win behind a career-high 32 points from Ryan Rollins.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Heat forward Andrew Wiggins contributed a season-high 21 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the birth, dry the kittens and ensure their noses and mouths are clear.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 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,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Morrell, a former BP exec who was appointed by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, departed after a series of snags that ultimately doomed Chapek’s tenure as CEO.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, there remain several potential snags.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Pinpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoints. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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