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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
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
From there, hit other major points of interest including the Burwell School Historic Site, an important site in the struggle for women’s education in America, and the Alexander Dickson House, a significant Civil War-era home that now serves as the Hillsborough Visitor Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
The premiere event in London drew inspiration from the sounds made by healthy coral reefs, which naturally produce sounds that attract sea life, pointing young fish and coral larvae in the direction of more resources.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The point is, a little intention can encourage you to think twice before gossiping, Helander says, and prevent your conversation from slipping into cruel, purposeless trash talk.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
From there, hit other major points of interest including the Burwell School Historic Site, an important site in the struggle for women’s education in America, and the Alexander Dickson House, a significant Civil War-era home that now serves as the Hillsborough Visitor Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Democrats have moved in the opposite direction during that time, Gallup found — pointing at the role in-group conversations play in driving support for or opposition to climate action.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
The premiere event in London drew inspiration from the sounds made by healthy coral reefs, which naturally produce sounds that attract sea life, pointing young fish and coral larvae in the direction of more resources.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the final moments of the episode, his body is removed from the lab in a body bag.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And while The First Shadow features a younger version of his Stranger Things character, Modine revealed that Alex Breaux, the actor who plays Dr. Brenner in the play, did not reach out to him for tips or guidance.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Failure to act will push more seniors to the financial brink, further jeopardizing their health and well-being.—
Katie Dempsey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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In honor of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the restaurant is offering a BOGO meal deal on entree items to jersey-wearing customers who dine-in through the end of the business day.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and wooden pallets are among the items banned from landfills in the state.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Former Playhouse Gang member Shaun Weiss needed to connect the dots.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Use glue dots to adhere googly eyes and a cardstock beak to your eggs.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized Zelenskyy for refusing to recognize the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, as part of Russia.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Russian attacks hit after Trump and Zelensky became involved in a new public spat, specifically over the future of Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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For opening night of Good Night, and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on April 3, Lopez stunned in a strapless black gown with a plunging neckline with a lightly colored caftan cape that flowed down to an elaborate train.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With scarves and capes, caps and pendants, Syrians everywhere are wrapping themselves up in the new national colors.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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