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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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as in to aim
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Recent Examples of point
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
From there, hit other major points of interest including the Burwell School Historic Site, an important site in the struggle for women’s education in America, and the Alexander Dickson House, a significant Civil War-era home that now serves as the Hillsborough Visitor Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
The premiere event in London drew inspiration from the sounds made by healthy coral reefs, which naturally produce sounds that attract sea life, pointing young fish and coral larvae in the direction of more resources.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The point is, a little intention can encourage you to think twice before gossiping, Helander says, and prevent your conversation from slipping into cruel, purposeless trash talk.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
From there, hit other major points of interest including the Burwell School Historic Site, an important site in the struggle for women’s education in America, and the Alexander Dickson House, a significant Civil War-era home that now serves as the Hillsborough Visitor Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Democrats have moved in the opposite direction during that time, Gallup found — pointing at the role in-group conversations play in driving support for or opposition to climate action.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
The premiere event in London drew inspiration from the sounds made by healthy coral reefs, which naturally produce sounds that attract sea life, pointing young fish and coral larvae in the direction of more resources.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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As funny as the film is, there are also some incredibly intimate moments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the league’s postseason tips off in full this weekend, the Hornets will only be spectators.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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And in 1981, a tip from an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving in the Los Angeles County Health Department led to the first description of a new disease that would become the global epidemic of HIV-AIDS.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Failure to act will push more seniors to the financial brink, further jeopardizing their health and well-being.—
Katie Dempsey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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In honor of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the restaurant is offering a BOGO meal deal on entree items to jersey-wearing customers who dine-in through the end of the business day.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and wooden pallets are among the items banned from landfills in the state.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Former Playhouse Gang member Shaun Weiss needed to connect the dots.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wait to connect the dots after, instead of before, the hard evidence is in.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The Demilitarized Zone stretches 248 kilometers (155 miles) across the peninsula and is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Blizzard warnings are in place for parts of Kansas and Nebraska, with winter storm watches -- which could turn to blizzard warnings -- stretching northeast into Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and into the upper peninsula of Michigan.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Boone then shed the cape to reveal his viral Grammys jumpsuit underneath and did one of his signature flips off the piano.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Superman hasn't taken up his cape on the big screen since, well, whatever the heck was going on at the end of The Flash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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