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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 pointer stars of the Big Dipper point in one direction to the North Star; in the other direction to the triangle that makes up the lion's hind quarters and tail.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Stellar Events organize stargazing cruises during which an astronomer uses a light pointer to reveal constellations, planets and star clusters from the top deck of the boat while far from land.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Braun gave examples of when the 36-year-old Westbrook was able to offer a pointer here and there.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Stellar Events organize stargazing cruises during which an astronomer uses a light pointer to reveal constellations, planets and star clusters from the top deck of the boat while far from land.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Braun gave examples of when the 36-year-old Westbrook was able to offer a pointer here and there.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
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Fanatics Fest, which is partnering with English Premier League and FIFA for the first time this year, could help move the needle by increasing exposure for its investments into those properties.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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Leaders don’t need to start with the most advanced capabilities to move the needle.—
Kamal Anand,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Moving further north Florida is one of the only places the subtropical fruit grows in the United States and groves cover more than 1000 acres across the state, most of them in the southern tip of the state.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Determine Why Volunteers Disengage Looking at the volunteer retention rate is a great indicator of engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This consistently high reading for the CMF indicator implies that the stock is in a clear accumulation phase with definitive volume support.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The index, however, ended Wednesday little changed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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These systems typically work by ingesting a wide variety of data, including electronic health record (EHR) and claims feeds, pharmacy records, lab results, device data and social-risk indices.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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