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noun

ˈpȯint How to pronounce point (audio)
Definition of pointnext
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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 tip
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow be careful with the point on that umbrella, or you could hurt someone

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as in brink
an interval of time just before the onset of something was at the point of accepting the new job when he realized he didn't want to leave his old one

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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 chapter
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking at this point in your life, you should already be saving for retirement

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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 location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something runners began lining up by the starting 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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verb

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as in to refer

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as in to aim

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Recent Examples of point
Noun
During this year’s crossing, the PC13 developed erratic steering around the halfway point, which Oshen believes may have been caused by excessive friction in the rudder. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 An ocular staining score of 5 or higher in at least one eye earns one point in the ACR/EULAR criteria. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
Amazon has marked down thousands of travel essentials, from cozy clothing and comfortable shoes to durable luggage, travel bags, and handy accessories that make getting from point A to point B a little easier. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 Half of the game's length is swallowed up by me trudging from point A to point B while characters yap endlessly about the current goings-on. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
  1. moment
  2. tip
  3. brink
  4. item
  5. fact
  6. dot
  7. peninsula
  8. cape
Noun
  • This type of reinforcement can not only disrupt barking at that moment but also decrease unwanted behaviors.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than simply presenting us with the unequal gender dynamics of the times, Biller’s dialogue can’t help but wink at the audience, underlining every moment of misogyny just in case viewers weren’t smart enough to get it themselves.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • Insider tip As this is a B&B, don't skip the breakfast, which is à la carte and more than worth waking up for.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Following a tip from a Holocaust survivor, Joseph is investigating the possibility that Russel might be a Nazi in hiding.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip
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  • If foods or liquids within the main refrigerator compartment are showing signs of frost or freezing, this is a sign that your fridge could be at its brink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle ​United and taking ​the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of brink
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  • That’s because these items, when they’re being used, have particles that come off and settle into the air to create dust.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • From vintage Midwestern treasures at Kimmswick Keepsake to home goods, clothing, and accessories at Sparrow+Mason, you’re bound to find the perfect item to take home with you.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of item
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  • The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Miami's case for making the College Football Playoff is secure, given its high ranking to start the season and the fact that the Hurricanes just need to win the ACC title to get an automatic bid.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of fact
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  • The dot-plot grid of individual officials’ expectations indicated that 16 of the 18 participants – Warsh has chosen not to submit a dot since taking the position – expected another rate increase, with four of those seeing two more as possible.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The sixth-year safety is wearing the green dot for the first time in his career this season and calling the defense, but even still, how could the Colts look that disjointed and unprepared after so much talk about execution and urgency?
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dot
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  • Along with godwits, the peninsula was a summer home to yellowlegs, dowitchers, sandpipers, Arctic terns, and other species.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Door County Circle Tour Wisconsin A geographic quirk—70 north-south miles of narrow peninsula—means autumn stretches for weeks here.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of peninsula
Noun
  • The black halter-neck evening gown featured a contrasting white high neck and a long, flowing cape-like scarf detail down the back.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But there’s Jet standing on the opposite bank, resplendent in a lacy, witchy cape, ready to welcome her sister to the other side.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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