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
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The Summer House star posed the pointed question to Sydney Sweeney, whose character Cassie gave viewers some iconic scenes in the show's second season in her mission to nab Nate (Jacob Elordi) after his train wreck of a breakup with her best friend Maddy (Alexa Demie).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 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
As an attendee, golf shoes with metal spikes or footwear with a pointed heel are prohibited.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The Summer House star posed the pointed question to Sydney Sweeney, whose character Cassie gave viewers some iconic scenes in the show's second season in her mission to nab Nate (Jacob Elordi) after his train wreck of a breakup with her best friend Maddy (Alexa Demie).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 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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That dynamic is especially relevant now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Apple device will show a pop-up message where the file transfer can be accepted or blocked, and you’re done—the file will be saved to the relevant app (such as Photos) on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Asked whether the governor would support additional consumer protections, DeSantis’ office referred the Herald to the Florida Gaming Control Commission, which did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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His physician ran several tests that didn't reveal anything, so Sasse's doctor referred him to a gastroenterologist, believing the cause could be undiagnosed celiac or lactose intolerance.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This mission primarily aimed to test the capsule’s life support systems to help create a smoother ride for future crews that will have to deal with the headaches of actually landing on the moon.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some hospitals and large health systems have specific programs aimed at making care more affordable for lower-income patients.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All that credit goes to the co-creators Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and director Tye Blue, who have crafted one of the sharpest books Broadway has seen in years.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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After that, they’re called thornbacks, a thornback being a bottom-feeding skatelike fish with sharp spikes running along its spine.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hang window boxes or baskets if applicable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Peterson praised the pedigree of Lee, a two-time world champion as an assistant, and mentioned that players fall in line with his no-nonsense standards.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Federal filing through FreeTaxUSA, as mentioned, is free.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Horner again directed the ranger to that location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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