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as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Recent Examples of pointer
The bench scored 15 points, including a pair of 3-pointers by Shamet.
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
Keep the following pointers in mind to ensure your cheese experience is the crème de la crème:
Think fresh.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Julie has two of the finger-monsters on her pointer fingers, one red and one yellow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
Keep the following pointers in mind to ensure your cheese experience is the crème de la crème:
Think fresh.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Julie has two of the finger-monsters on her pointer fingers, one red and one yellow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
Noun
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The middle of these is the speedometer, which uses a physical needle rather than one made of pixels.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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The sails are united by an image of a sewing needle, stitching together both women’s relationships to their craft and community.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident and established an anonymous tip line seeking information related to the facility’s operations, maintenance practices and the circumstances leading up to the emergency.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Finance leaders are uniquely positioned to identify early indicators of change through data, forecasting and operational insights.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Yet a college degree remains a reliable indicator of success, despite concerns about affordability and questions about whether the value offered by four- and two-year institutions of higher learning is worth the significant investment required.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
Noun
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All three indexes pulled back a bit from earlier highs.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Key Takeaways As a low-glycemic-index fruit, dates are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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