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as in moment
a particular and often important moment in time
it was at that point that I had to stop and check on the experiment
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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in fact
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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as in dot
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
the little points of gold in the blue ceiling are supposed to represent stars
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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
the racing yacht rounded the point far ahead of its closest rival
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Point Reyes, California
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
impeccable politeness has always been her strong point
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
her jokes are often long, rambling stories that have no point whatsoever
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
what we're doing does have a point—doesn't it?
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book
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Recent Examples of point
Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
At one point after making the real estate purchase, Gere reportedly wanted to turn the property into a farm.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2024
Crew member Josh Sobecki and Michael Russell have been suspended for the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events through and including The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 2, 2025.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His point is underlined by Yarlagadda’s estimate of the per-episode budget of $2.5 million-$3 million.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
At one point after making the real estate purchase, Gere reportedly wanted to turn the property into a farm.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bures pointed the firearm at officers multiple times, and two officers fired their weapons.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2024
Crew member Josh Sobecki and Michael Russell have been suspended for the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events through and including The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 2, 2025.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Instead, look at it this way: Your prescription in the present moment is to slow down, pour even more love into yourself more often, and let go of the more rigid aspects of your life this month.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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With a mission to help all kids take this journey of self-confidence, Strider Bikes offers specialized balance bikes and tips for success.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kathy Hilton has some tips and tricks up her sleeve for entertaining her grandkids during the holidays.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The boardwalk will replace the steps that lead to the viewing platform at the waterfall's brink, with benches installed along the way, said Kevin Dennis, Tahquamenon Falls State Park supervisor in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
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Reports New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers Luis Tiant, Cuban legend who pitched the Red Sox to the World Series brink, dies at 83 The Saints have struggled after a hot start to the season, however.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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The McRib was introduced in 1981, but rather than becoming a permanent menu item, it has been made available only in limited runs over the last four decades.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chili's menu also features a new secret item this season, Honey Chipotle Mozz, perfect for pairing with Chili's Triple Dipper or Fried Mozzarella appetizer.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Despite rumors that Spotify Wrapped only collects data from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31., the platform recently confirmed that the round-up does, in fact, track listening data past Halloween.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps surprising to some people, Parker in fact has a European background.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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On your mobile device, these updates can be accessed by tapping the alarm bell icon near the top-right of the screen, which will show a red dot when new updates arrive.Paul Monckton, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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An image – a large sphere covered in orange and blue dots, and smudges – flashed on the screen.Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Authorities had warned of volcanic activity as magma accumulated beneath the peninsula, about 20 miles southwest of Reykjavik, Reuters reported.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Canadian company’s 645-mile pipeline carries oil products from across northern Wisconsin through Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas to Sarnia, Ontario.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Gabbard is like a red cape to the modern McCarthyites.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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