1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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Recent Examples of pointed
Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
And — in a pointed choice given the Donald Trump factor in the show’s cancellation — the politician will kick off her media tour with an appearance on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert this evening.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
In a July 21 letter to Skydance CEO David Ellison, Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden asked a series of pointed questions about Skydance’s Paramount deal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2025
And if those feel a little pointed at this time, well… that might have been the intent.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
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Verb
Thursday morning's session mainly focused on staffing concerns at the airport's air traffic control, and in keeping with the tone of the proceedings thus far, the room was filled with dissenting opinions and pointed remarks.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
And — in a pointed choice given the Donald Trump factor in the show’s cancellation — the politician will kick off her media tour with an appearance on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert this evening.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
In a July 21 letter to Skydance CEO David Ellison, Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden asked a series of pointed questions about Skydance’s Paramount deal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2025
And if those feel a little pointed at this time, well… that might have been the intent.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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Most relevant governmental agencies have avoided looking into the turbines’ impact in a meaningful way.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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What was your company’s biggest takeaway from the Covid crisis that is still relevant today?—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The comments were greeted by sharp statements from several Arab states, which condemned the use of the term as provocative and counterproductive to peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore has welcomed the push on both sides and has emphasized the competition has kept each quarterback sharp knowing the other is ready.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hims & Hers has said consumers may still be able to access personalized doses through its site if clinically applicable.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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These five fundamental savings strategies are applicable to any income-level or age group, and essential for long-term financial stability.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As previously reported, Flying Lotus has directed and scored the upcoming film Ash, a science-fiction horror starring Eiza González and Aaron Paul.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Blood of My Blood doesn’t shy away from the violence and gore of this war — there is blood and guts and young men dying, there is poison gas and bodies on barbed wire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
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Panthers will be stymied by 28,000 feet of barbed wire fencing.—
Elise Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fire broke out at about 2:10 p.m. at a residence with a peaked roof in the 500 block of 26th Avenue, just across the street from San Francisco Fire Station 14, in the city’s Little Russia neighborhood.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Martinez and Olson had preservation officials identify Pipes' hallmarks to tap into the new design—warm wood finishes, a deliberate procession of rooms and the signature bay window beneath a peaked roof.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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