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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
Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Kohlmann sees that as part of the point.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Her interviews with owners point in the same direction.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Norway probably will move on to the next round no matter what happens, but a point would lock down a spot.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Kohlmann sees that as part of the point.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
As this research started to point my work in a new direction, the pandemic was simultaneously disrupting my own life.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Her interviews with owners point in the same direction.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
Noun
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Key moment The Dream controlled the game early.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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This lightweight formula hydrates both scalp and strands, while ingredients like niacinamide, biotin, panthenol, and green tea extract support stronger, healthier-looking hair from root to tip.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Knicks on brink of title after greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Scandal and disgrace In 1978, host Argentina was on a brink of elimination.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Ahead, a look at all the items Vogue editors are shopping for Prime Day.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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In fact, Trea Turner kept the game alive with a single to center field.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Maybe these dots of Smith’s life somehow will connect one day in a way that makes more sense … and perhaps even offers some consolation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The Falcons gave the green dot to Divine Deablo at inside linebacker.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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The Crimean peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but the current crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Believe me, there are plenty of other solid courses in the northern part of the lower peninsula that collectively offer a variety of great golf experiences.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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One was even wearing a crown and cape like a king.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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