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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
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Operators at the hotline can point you to resources in your area.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There was trouble with the power source at some point, and the Hells Angels guarded the line and felt useful.
—Dennis McNally, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At a business about a mile away in Miramar, Taylor allegedly pointed a gun at a customer about 30 minutes after the car burglary.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Operators at the hotline can point you to resources in your area.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Serafini did shoot Spohr dead that day after laying in wait at the couple's $3.5 million home for hours, but Wood managed to survive despite being shot twice in the head at point blank range.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There was trouble with the power source at some point, and the Hells Angels guarded the line and felt useful.
—Dennis McNally, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Smith said the most difficult moment of her life was burying her daughter.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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All the political ingredients of our current chaotic moment were already visible for those who knew to look.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Let your teeth part slightly so there’s a tiny gap, and rest the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Joao Pedro continued a spectacularly clinical start to his career at the tip of Maresca’s attack with a goal in each game, and Gittens showcased some sharp skills and explosive speed on the left flank.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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And not ancient or biblical history either—the 20th century is ripe with examples of how the world was pushed to a moral, ethical, and existential brink, only for unsung champions to pull us all back to safety.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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That Maggie had gone to the very brink of extinguishing Negan.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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These deliveries can be for a single product or for a combination of select items with a total combined weight of 2.4 pounds to 10 pounds (depending on the drone partner).—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Insurance rates are skyrocketing Aside from payroll and maintaining high enough enrollment to afford it, paying for insurance, especially liability insurance, is another big budget item of increasing concern for providers.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the American Diabetes Association says potatoes can fit on a diabetes-friendly meal plan.7 As for the benefits of swapping potatoes for whole grains, fiber explains a lot, Tindall told Health.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Cher Planet shared a clip from the episode, with fans celebrating the fact that three of the four entertainers are still alive and active.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mosquito bites appear as puffy red bumps, with a red dot or blister in the center.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Cohen isn’t sure she’s done with working in the film industry, for now her focus is on Every Day Action: connecting the dots – one set, one meal, one person at a time.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Krasheninnikov volcano is located less than 150 miles away from the epicenter of the earthquake that struck off the east coast of the Russian peninsula on July 29.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Russian officials issued and then lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Newsweek reported.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Many performances shown in the film featured the Sun Ra Arkestra in otherworldly attire: glitzy shirts worn with capes and golden hats.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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McGann was mid-haircut when officers with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) entered the shop and promptly placed McGann in handcuffs, removing the black and white haircut cape in the process.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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