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
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 July 2025
But as Russia and China in the past decade have faced more friction with the West amid China’s growing assertiveness on the global stage and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, observers say both have pushed to shape the group into a more pointed tool to counter US power.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
During a standard roll of up to 28 degrees, MRO's high-gain antenna can remain pointed at Earth and its solar arrays can keep tracking the sun to maintain power.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Josh Kraft, Wu’s top mayoral opponent, was more pointed in his criticism.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
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Verb
The announcement comes just one day after a pointed letter from investors to the board enthusiastically recommended the independent directors set a date—publicly.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 July 2025
But as Russia and China in the past decade have faced more friction with the West amid China’s growing assertiveness on the global stage and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, observers say both have pushed to shape the group into a more pointed tool to counter US power.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
During a standard roll of up to 28 degrees, MRO's high-gain antenna can remain pointed at Earth and its solar arrays can keep tracking the sun to maintain power.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Josh Kraft, Wu’s top mayoral opponent, was more pointed in his criticism.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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These tools could: Automatically generate product images and video ads Fill in missing data for third-party listings Rewrite product titles, bullet points and descriptions to be more relevant Now, with Starfish, Amazon wants to scale that effort across millions of listings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Its digital footprint is eclipsed by People Style, which commands the #1 position of most relevant US fashion publications with 195,887,577 site visits according to a Muck Rack ranking, compared to Vogue’s anemic by comparison #6 spot with 18,599,319 site visits.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 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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Over time, whites grew increasingly uneasy about submitting to Black barbers wielding sharp instruments.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Craftsmen sit on the floor, one hand plying the sharp needle from above while the other feeds silk thread from below the fabric.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Detectives presented the case to the prosecuting attorney's office and concurred that no applicable charges were warranted in this case.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Marco was ejected from the game, which under applicable rules, meant he was suspended from the following game.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 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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While Minnesota is mentioned in passing in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the story largely takes place from the early 1960s to 1965 as the legendary troubadour rose to prominence on the New York City folk music scene.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
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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After California directed its public employees to work from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, the state paid those public servants stipends beginning October 2021 to help cover expenses workers needed to do their jobs remotely, such as the internet.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Investigators learned that Zeng, during his alleged escape, threw clothing over a fence and climbed through barbed wire, Podgorski said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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This is the culmination of storylines, careers and blood feuds wrapped in a Lone Star barbed wire bow.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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