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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
Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 May 2026
Service is vivacious almost to the point of pantomime.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Be sure your mower has a chute blocker and point the chute towards your own property, not the neighbor’s, to avoid making a mess or damaging their cars.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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Noun
Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi soldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews, the government first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 May 2026
Service is vivacious almost to the point of pantomime.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Verb
To mitigate the harmful effects of ALAN, experts suggest reducing nighttime outdoor light usage; avoiding floodlights and upward-facing lights; using LED lights on warmer settings; and shielding light sources to reduce glare and point light downwards.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Be sure your mower has a chute blocker and point the chute towards your own property, not the neighbor’s, to avoid making a mess or damaging their cars.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Ask about their child-friendly Rome tours, or their local tips on the best places for aperitivo (that have a playground nearby).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Timberwolves’ season, again, faces a brink.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Most Americans have health insurance, but that doesn't ease fears of a medical emergency pushing them to the financial brink, a study shows.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amazon's fall sale is also a great time to start your holiday shopping before popular items start to sell out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Or admission is required for each individual, to cover the fact that some have more children than others.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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The numerous bright red dots strewn around M88’s spiral arms are old stars, while the pink and blue represent star clusters and dust clouds.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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Patterns range from stripes to polka-dots to florals, and the swim dress is available in sizes XS to 22 plus.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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This system, which could form near Mexico's southern coast later this week, joins another weather disturbance that's also expected to form in the Pacific well off the Baja California peninsula this week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Across the peninsula and its islands, volcanic activity shaped the terrain over hundreds of thousands of years.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The soon-to-be bride and groom matched in white outfits, with Gibelli wearing a satin minidress and a sheer bridal cape.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Other items include a live fish, a cape with the Statue of Liberty on it, a mannequin, handcuffs, and a dishwasher.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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