Thesaurus results for POINTER

pointer

noun

ˈpȯin-tər

Definition of pointer

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information the pointer on my bathroom scale must be stuck—I know I lost weight

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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 buck is a main-frame 10-pointer, with several sticker points nearly three inches long. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Over four college seasons, Tyson has 1,621 points and 213 made 3-pointers in 124 games. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 The film pauses, and Keenan McCardell uses a green laser pointer to circle a New Orleans Saints defender on the projector in front of him. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Other details include a mini yellow pointer in a nod to LV’s leather goods. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pointer

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Noun

Our job is to create a haystack with lots and lots of needles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
This after a deadline needle thread that saw Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho dealt, a farm system restocked and an injection of long-term upside in José Soriano.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of needle

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As a design decision, this makes less sense than Copilot’s editing tips.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of tip

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Researching Municipal Infrastructure And Development Public and private investments are another indicator of a potential real estate boom.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
With support nearby at the 200-day MA and short-term indicators turning higher, the stock looks positioned for a rebound associated with outperformance versus the SPX.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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