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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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as in to aim
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Recent Examples of point
Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
With the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the series over the Indiana Pacers, Drake placed $600,000 on an OKC win and another $200,000 on them winning by a 6-10 point margin.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
That night, the officer who shot Rivera identified a man in a photo array as the person who pointed a gun.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Noun
When the weather is more violent, more extreme than at any other point since records began, that also is politics.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
With the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the series over the Indiana Pacers, Drake placed $600,000 on an OKC win and another $200,000 on them winning by a 6-10 point margin.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Verb
But Democrats also have pointed memories of how Netanyahu all but campaigned against Obama’s re-election in 2012 in favor of Mitt Romney, a former colleague.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
That night, the officer who shot Rivera identified a man in a photo array as the person who pointed a gun.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Especially when these parents are supplying us with some of the show’s best moments.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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On the higher education side, Callison-Burch shares how Penn Engineering is responding to meet this moment.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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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,
14 June 2025
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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Got a tip?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Arresting climate change and the loss of species that will result is a critical step away from that brink, but one that policymakers and the public are embracing only slowly.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Man Utd and Tottenham on brink of face-off for Europa League title (CBS) Football is never done until it’s done — Manchester United’s ‘portrait of pandemonium’ against Lyon proved that — but there’s only minor jeopardy in predicting that the Europa League is headed for an all Premier League final.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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As a grocer that sells many food items from the U.S., Sargent said Kroger isn’t as impacted by higher tariffs on imports from across the globe as other companies.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The wooden top is ideal for serving food or displaying decorative items, and the criss-cross pattern on the doors exudes modern farmhouse design.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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John Zogby Grade: F The very fact that President Donald Trump is talking about joining Israel in taking out Iran’s nuclear program earns him his failing grade this week.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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The fact that Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer's rival hotshots can be friends means there's hope for all of us.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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For example, Apple's Face ID employs infrared dot projection and on-device AI to prevent spoofing.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Schoolhouse Dot Percale Sheet Set $199 Schoolhouse Polka dots aren’t solely for the pint-sized among us.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Air: Cape Cod Gateway Airport is the largest airport on the peninsula and sees seasonal service from major airlines like American Airlines and JetBlue, while Cape Air serves the airport year-round.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The nations on the Korean peninsula are still technically at war and have been since an armistice marked the end of the Korean War in 1953.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels. 12 of 15 Lucy Liu In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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No Superman cape for Tyrese Haliburton to put on like in Game 1.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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