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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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According to Morgan Stanley, nearly half of all Fortune 500 companies were founded during a recession or economic downturn—a reminder that moments of uncertainty often lay the foundation for lasting success.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Wellness experts share the importance of summer boundaries and offer practical tips to safeguard your well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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For those still experiencing the oppressive heat, here’s some tips for how to find your own bit of relief.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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In its penultimate episode, Paradise pushed us to think about what humanity will succumb to if the climate crisis we’ve been so warned about hits its brink.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
21 Mar. 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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The protests have been largely peaceful, though some devolved into violence, with people throwing water bottles, cement, Molotov cocktails and other items at law enforcement officials.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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United Natural Foods, a wholesale distributor that supplies Whole Foods and other grocers, said earlier this month that a breach of its systems was disrupting its ability to fulfill orders — leaving many stores without certain items.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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And while the internet is upset over the fact that Pedro Pascal doesn't get the girl, the truth of the matter is, Lucy was set up for failure from the jump.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Perhaps something gets done swiftly by August, but the most important fact to remember is that there is no firm timeline that his camp has declared.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
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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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Russia has now agreed to help North Korea set up sites on the divided peninsula to manufacture Shahed drones, said Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Kyiv's GUR military intelligence agency.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Unfolding over 18 acres on a private peninsula between Marechal Beach and Grand Cul-de-Sac lagoon.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Princess Kate's appearance at the Order of the Garter ceremony, where members of the order wear regal blue velvet capes with an ostrich plume hat, marked a return to the annual event after missing it last year.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Young supporters wrapped Mexican and Nicaraguan flags around their necks like capes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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