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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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
That technique wasn’t as readily available online, but the internet did point me in the direction of Sam Fine’s makeup book.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Of course, the fact that as governor, Newsom bears no responsibility for the shutdown yet can score political points by urging Democrats elected to the House and Senate to hold the line is a point lost on few.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
According to Big Island Guide, there is a sign that will point you down to the beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
That technique wasn’t as readily available online, but the internet did point me in the direction of Sam Fine’s makeup book.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The running back went off once again with the best fantasy performance (per ESPN full-point PPR scoring) of the week.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Of course, the fact that as governor, Newsom bears no responsibility for the shutdown yet can score political points by urging Democrats elected to the House and Senate to hold the line is a point lost on few.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Officials say there were no survivors inside the facility, depriving investigators of crucial eyewitness accounts of the final moments leading up to the explosion.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Scott’s $40 million donation arrives at a critical moment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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These robots grow from their tip by turning their skin inside out, a mechanism that enables them to advance without dragging against their surroundings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Here's a breakdown of deer crash data, tips on how to avoid hitting a deer and what to do after a deer crash.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Local wages, however, haven’t kept pace, pushing more and more households toward the financial brink.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Bring gently used items to the ALRSD Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Specifically, some bacteria are linked to the digestion of plant tissues, which likely include items like agaves, yuccas, and prickly pear.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Leave aside for a moment the fact that tackles from Australia were flying in.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Per a source, the cuts were driven by the fact that NBC News will no longer be providing newsgathering capabilities for CNBC and MSNBC, as well as broader concerns around the overall economic environment for the media sector.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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This non-thermal heat then traveled several micrometers to a quantum-dot heat engine, a microscopic system that converts heat into electricity through quantum effects.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Asymmetrical Ruched Midi Dress Polka dots are back in a big way, and this romantic midi dress proves why.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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That evening, our group enjoyed the fruits of our foraging at Veld & Sea’s farm in the middle of the peninsula.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to the hurricane center, up to an inch of rain is expected across the Baja California peninsula as Priscilla moves off its west coast.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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