three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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CBS News, 9 May 2026
Azzi Fudd’s career debut Fudd scored her first career bucket in the second quarter on a three-pointer from the corner off an assist from Jessica Shepard.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The Lakers momentarily came roaring back in the fourth quarter behind a James layup and three-pointer, going on a 7-0 run to pull within six points early in the quarter.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In a semifinal against Serbia, the U.S. trailed by as many as 17 points before Curry caught fire and helped fuel the comeback, finishing with 36 points and nine three-pointers.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 9 May 2026
Azzi Fudd’s career debut Fudd scored her first career bucket in the second quarter on a three-pointer from the corner off an assist from Jessica Shepard.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The Lakers momentarily came roaring back in the fourth quarter behind a James layup and three-pointer, going on a 7-0 run to pull within six points early in the quarter.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In a semifinal against Serbia, the U.S. trailed by as many as 17 points before Curry caught fire and helped fuel the comeback, finishing with 36 points and nine three-pointers.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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