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as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Recent Examples of pointer
The Huskies maintained their lead through the first 17 minutes of the second half, until Clayton’s tough 3-pointer and a transition dunk from Will Richard (15 points) gave the Gators a 64-61 lead with two and a half minutes to go.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Creighton shot just 36% and was 6 of 22 on 3-pointers.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
But Illinois answered with consecutive 3-pointers from Brynn Shoup-Hill, a 26% 3-point shooter on the season.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The Terps had to watch Jalen Lake’s 3-pointer erase the 70-68 lead created by Julian Reese’s gut-check free throws.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Creighton shot just 36% and was 6 of 22 on 3-pointers.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
But Illinois answered with consecutive 3-pointers from Brynn Shoup-Hill, a 26% 3-point shooter on the season.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The Terps had to watch Jalen Lake’s 3-pointer erase the 70-68 lead created by Julian Reese’s gut-check free throws.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
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This involves molecular machinery that basically functions like a syringe, complete with a long needle that is poked into the cells of its victims.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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Life outside the courtroom, however, is a bit more complicated, with Nash-Betts weeping in a hospital gown and Kardashian stabbing herself with a needle in a bathroom stall.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, every recent indicator shows declining growth.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While the third quarter ended on a positive note with an increase in home sales, other indicators are showing a bit of a slow-down after the superheated market of the past few years. ...—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Goldman Sachs analysts estimate that core inflation as measured by the personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks consumer spending, to rise this year to 3.8%, up from 2.6% in March.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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The Kp index may be later upgraded up to four, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast, meaning the northern lights could be seen in parts of South Dakota and Maine.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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