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
Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Several industry voices have expressed concern and pointed fingers, describing these incidents as part of a broader plot to disrupt the apparel supply chain and destabilize the economy.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Reich’s readers and followers treasure his pointed takes on Pres.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
At a Senate committee hearing, the attorney general avoided answering pointed queries by repeatedly laying into her questioners and casting her responses as a defense of the Trump administration.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Several industry voices have expressed concern and pointed fingers, describing these incidents as part of a broader plot to disrupt the apparel supply chain and destabilize the economy.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Reich’s readers and followers treasure his pointed takes on Pres.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
At a Senate committee hearing, the attorney general avoided answering pointed queries by repeatedly laying into her questioners and casting her responses as a defense of the Trump administration.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nix started the fourth quarter finishing an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that led to a Tony Franklin touchdown on a tipped pass.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Hershiser reference is particularly relevant.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time, a spokesperson for Chemonics referred CNN’s questions to USAID.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s aimed at tucking in as a lower-cost alternative to subscription VOD services like Netflix or HBO Max.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though much of the language around clean fashion is aimed at the health of the consumer, experts are keen to stress that benefits for those working in the supply chain should be considered, too.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In general, acting quickly is key since the pain can be sharp and overwhelming within the first few seconds.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The negligible homicide case is seen through the strongest of microscopes, bringing flashbacks of the backstory into sharp focus as questions about faith and the human psyche soon arise.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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While the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends eyewear meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3164 safety standards – which is applicable to other racquet sports – adoption remains low in pickleball.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jassy also mentioned Amazon’s business has grown over the past years.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Several buyers have mentioned buying more than one color of these comfy pants, which are available in heather gray, black, heather navy, and heather green.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two first met over Zoom while working on the Amazon film Música, which Mancuso wrote and directed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The news, announced Wednesday, comes after the pic directed by Jay Roach hit theaters in late August.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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