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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
Creighton shot just 36% and was 6 of 22 on 3-pointers.
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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
With his first 3-pointer, Herro joined Duncan Robinson, Damon Jones and current assistant coach Wayne Ellington as the only players in the franchise’s 37 years with at least 225 in a season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
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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
With his first 3-pointer, Herro joined Duncan Robinson, Damon Jones and current assistant coach Wayne Ellington as the only players in the franchise’s 37 years with at least 225 in a season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
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Leaders gain visibility into which techniques truly move the needle and how different seller behaviors impact deal progression.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Embroidery, the art of stitching decorative designs onto fabric with needle and thread, has been used for centuries to adorn pillows, wall hangings, seat cushions, and clothing.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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And while The First Shadow features a younger version of his Stranger Things character, Modine revealed that Alex Breaux, the actor who plays Dr. Brenner in the play, did not reach out to him for tips or guidance.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Plenty of reasons why Donato’s breakout offensive season, which sits at 31 goals with two games to go, is more likely a one-off than an indicator of seasons to come.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the price of the first ticket sold for a Blue Origin spaceflight is any indicator, seats likely cost in the millions of dollars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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So, the stakes have risen along with the index’s run from the low.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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In late March, due to anxieties over tariffs and inflation, the consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points to 92.9, the fourth straight monthly decline and its lowest reading since January of 2021, according to the Associated Press.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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