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
Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s when his communications became more pointed.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For pointed light that isn’t too utilitarian, look to the Mansel task lamp from Lulu & Georgia.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
University Park council members and Dallas Area Rapid Transit leaders face a decisive vote Tuesday regarding the agency’s future after a pointed debate over funding, services and governance.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
After co-host Joy Behar played the clip and invited Crockett to respond, the Texas Democrat began with a pointed rebuttal.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s when his communications became more pointed.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For pointed light that isn’t too utilitarian, look to the Mansel task lamp from Lulu & Georgia.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
University Park council members and Dallas Area Rapid Transit leaders face a decisive vote Tuesday regarding the agency’s future after a pointed debate over funding, services and governance.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Cisco, for example, pivoted its business to stay relevant, according to Pagda.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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To that end, Allen framed the trio as genuine fans of the beer, that also reach cultural touchpoints (sports, music, comedy) that are relevant to the brand as well.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The White House referred questions from NPR about the status of that review to the OMB.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jazzlyn Johnson, a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office, declined to comment and referred all questions on the decision to the news release that announced the decision not to file criminal charges.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Who These Jobs Really Are The reforms are aimed at the policy bloodstream of the administrative state.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the university unveiled its Sensory Research Institute aimed at deepening scientific understanding of how the senses shape how people perceive and communicate — and how sensory changes can affect quality of life.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers mark a sharp reversal from a spike in violence during the worst years of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The blazer of Middleton’s look included sharp shoulders with sinuous lapels and angular pockets at the waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is where our downturn resilience framework is applicable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Below is a running list of restaurants and bars we've been told are open, along with their adjusted hours, if applicable.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As mentioned, this is their first appearance in the Champions League; with their previous best performance in a European competition their group-stage appearance in the inaugural UEFA Conference League in 2021-22.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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As an ideological tenet, Democratic legislators dislike cutting those enhancements to balance the budget, which is why increasing taxes was repeatedly mentioned during last week’s hearings.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This funding is directed toward data centers and Nvidia chips.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The writer-director and sometimes actor, who has co-written and directed five movies starring Italian comedy sensation Checco Zalone, just became part of a record-breaking feat.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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