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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The pointed blue-green foliage is arresting all season.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
It feels pointed at this point.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The tomato is a long, thin plum tomato with a pointed tip and fewer seeds.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The pointed blue-green foliage is arresting all season.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Verb
According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
It feels pointed at this point.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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Under state law, businesses are not allowed to retain proceeds from service fees charged to customers to cover operating costs or supplement wages for non-tipped staff, the Attorney General’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The State Department advised any American with significant child support debt to contact the relevant state agency and arrange payment before any passport action is taken.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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As a result, Scentbird surfaces both familiar favorites and new niche discoveries in a way that feels intuitive, relevant and continuously curated, driving deeper engagement and long-term loyalty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The man paid some of his loan proceeds to Metelus and to the friend who referred him to Metelus, the court document said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Democrats argued that requirement referred only to Election Day itself and not the early voting period.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The conspirators aimed to oust Moïse and install a new leader, dual Haitian-American citizen Christian Sanon, hoping to profit financially through the new regime.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Quince consistently delivers with airy linens, crisp cottons, and silhouettes that look sharp right out of a suitcase.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Wallstedt was sharp from the get-go Saturday, including buoying the Wild in killing the two first-period Avalanche power plays.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Wellness initiatives—which are covered by health insurance, when applicable—to improve nutrition and exercise and that teach skills around stress management and sleep will be key to helping women manage their menopause symptoms more effectively.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Both Donnell and Mesiacos mentioned that the foundation will be creating an advisory group to help the board.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, will direct three episodes, including the first episode.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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