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as in tips
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 pointers
Lelevicius provided an early spark off the bench with 11 points in the first half, including knocking down two 3-pointers.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Clippers newcomer Darius Garland had 21, hitting five 3-pointers.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Badgers made 15 3-pointers after setting a school record with 18 in a road game Saturday in a 97-93 win over Purdue.
—Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On the other side, Cavs guard Keon Ellis scored 20 points with five 3-pointers while backup big Thomas Bryant notched 12 points.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaaks led Providence with 23 points and went 5-of-9 on 3-pointers, while Jaylin Sellers — the Big East’s leading scorer — added 21 points.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Thompson led the Mavericks in his first game back from a right adductor contusion and finished with 24 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers off the bench, while Middleton made several clutch shots and finished with 19 points and seven assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Maya Makalusky led Indiana (18-14) with 21 points and five 3-pointers.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and had eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Clippers newcomer Darius Garland had 21, hitting five 3-pointers.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Badgers made 15 3-pointers after setting a school record with 18 in a road game Saturday in a 97-93 win over Purdue.
—Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On the other side, Cavs guard Keon Ellis scored 20 points with five 3-pointers while backup big Thomas Bryant notched 12 points.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaaks led Providence with 23 points and went 5-of-9 on 3-pointers, while Jaylin Sellers — the Big East’s leading scorer — added 21 points.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Thompson led the Mavericks in his first game back from a right adductor contusion and finished with 24 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers off the bench, while Middleton made several clutch shots and finished with 19 points and seven assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Maya Makalusky led Indiana (18-14) with 21 points and five 3-pointers.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and had eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Biden administration formed a CISA and FEMA-led task force to monitor intelligence and threat indicators and prepare for a possible domestic attack, several sources said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of the leading public safety indicators of rising human-bear conflicts in Connecticut is the number of bear home entries.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, Babini and Hudson share their pro tips for doing just that, alongside fellow design experts.—
Kelsey Clark,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Or needles on the tips of branches turn brown and die, and tiny black dots appear on dead needles and stems.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gilbertsen says fabric or vinyl zip covers can be a good solution for homeowners living near construction zones during the winter, when dust may be a problem, or for those whose units sit under trees that drop needles and seed pods in the fall.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some credit card consultant owes you some money back on that advice.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across Europe and Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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All major indexes in Europe and Asia were down today before the opening in New York.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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