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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
Don’t bring drones, laser pointers, confetti, balloons, beach balls, whistles, air horns, musical instruments or walkie-talkies either.
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Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
McBride made all four of her 3-pointers in the third quarter — Lynx were 6 of 7 as a team — as part of the 30-point frame and a 68-55 Lynx led with 10 minutes to play.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
The Fever closed out the game from the line with Sims – who had 18 points – and Mitchell combining to hit five of six in the final seconds to neutralize Aces star Chelsea Gray’s back-to-back three pointers.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Gebhardt showed his improvisational skills on a pair of first-half errant PAT conversions, running for one two-pointer and passing for another.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
McBride made all four of her 3-pointers in the third quarter — Lynx were 6 of 7 as a team — as part of the 30-point frame and a 68-55 Lynx led with 10 minutes to play.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
The Fever closed out the game from the line with Sims – who had 18 points – and Mitchell combining to hit five of six in the final seconds to neutralize Aces star Chelsea Gray’s back-to-back three pointers.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Gebhardt showed his improvisational skills on a pair of first-half errant PAT conversions, running for one two-pointer and passing for another.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
Noun
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On a macro level, this group’s tough luck is moving the needle in broader data sets that are used in part by economists and monetary policymakers to determine the health of the economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns have never had a player in modern day that pushes the needle like Shedeur Sanders.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The same bill has tax breaks for overtime, tips, and Social Security income, which mirror recent changes at the federal level and were pushed for by Hall.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generosity can be a surprisingly powerful economic indicator.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Practical perks add to the appeal—USB charging, a clear indicator light, and durable construction.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spain’s largest company by market capitalization, Inditex, helped buoy that index, after better-than-expected earnings helped its stock to claw back some of its losses for the year.—
Jordan Butt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both indexes are measures against a 100-point benchmark recorded in 1985.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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