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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
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gaudí encouraged creative license—at least up to a point.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While there was plenty of blame to go around following the Giants' 21-6 loss, head coach Brian Daboll seemingly refused to point the finger at Wilson despite his underwhelming performance.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Following the latest reports on inflation, expectations for a quarter-point rate cut, which were already high, became all but solidified.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gaudí encouraged creative license—at least up to a point.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Also on display was a 1774 letter from King George III to Prime Minister Lord North, acknowledging the escalating rebellion in the American colonies and referencing the Boston Tea Party as a pivotal moment in deteriorating relations.—
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remark was striking in its directness and suggested the pilot may have been inattentive at a critical moment.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Other than the online diary, Gendron reportedly received weapons tips in another Discord server where members mostly discussed guns and tactical gear.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Megan Fraser and Lucia Schweigert delivered pitching tips to climate tech founders looking for investors.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The strains on international enrollment only add to distress for schools already on the financial brink.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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That Maggie had gone to the very brink of extinguishing Negan.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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The Labubu blind boxes, which hide the exact content of the package until the customer opens it, sometimes revealing an especially rare item in a series, will be made available for purchase through the website's Pop Now feature.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The phrases were used across a range of merchandise like a Tiger Blood energy drink, a biographical comic book and other items, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Card issuers are banking on the fact that wealthy Americans are driving an ever-growing share of the country’s overall spending.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Naval Base Point Loma is gearing up to move toxic materials and debris from a previous dump site on the peninsula.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Destructive winds and flooding rain also pummeled the state’s peninsula.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Scott's expertise in embellishment and her ability to execute it in the most chic way prevailed; whether as crystal beading on the cape-style lapel of a jacket, a delicate fur-like fringe in neon green flanking a black dress, or a tubular velvet rope trimming the edges of tank-style pieces.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not all heroes wear capes, this one wears a red and black suit.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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