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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
Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The Italian youngster currently has a 43-point advantage over his teammate and title rival George Russell.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The AirTag was then used to help point police toward the suspect.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Noun
White Cabinetry and Gray Subway Tile Go for white cabinets and gray subway tile for a clean design that will always win some style points.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The Italian youngster currently has a 43-point advantage over his teammate and title rival George Russell.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
Lead boldly, stay present, and let curiosity point your way forward today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The AirTag was then used to help point police toward the suspect.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
Noun
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For Larry Nemecek, president of the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, the centennial arrives at a pivotal moment for both Route 66 and the historic ranch as stakeholders consider how best to preserve and reinterpret Rogers’ legacy following the fire.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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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,
12 June 2026
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Scandal and disgrace In 1978, host Argentina was on a brink of elimination.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 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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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The items range from lavish gowns to magazine covers to books, letters and keepsakes.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In fact, Staal became the fourth player in the expansion era (since 1968) to record a goal in the first four games of a Cup Final.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In fact, what’s the point of a short story at all?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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To change the default browser on Google Chrome, click the three dots in the top right corner, then Settings.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Nearby Playa Naranjo serves as a gateway, with a ferry service linking the peninsula to Puntarenas and the wider Costa Rican coast.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Leo will spend two days in the Canary Islands, which are closer to Africa than the Spanish peninsula, visiting two of the seven islands and meeting with migrants and the humanitarian organizations that provide care for them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Chicagoan Bill Pinkney sailed into Boston Harbor having circumnavigated the globe all by himself, the third American and the first Black person to have accomplished the feat by taking a route that included the five southernmost capes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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