pointers

noun

plural of pointer
1
as in indicators
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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2
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 Rhyne Howard added 26 points and five 3-pointers for Atlanta (23-13), which has won eight straight in the series with Los Angeles. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 Cunningham’s highlights are hard fouls, a few 3-pointers, taunting, serving as a ring girl at a UFC fight, her sense of humor, and now commentary that has a Fox flair. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 Toronto’s Marina Mabrey cut the gap to 97-93 with back-to-back 3-pointers late in the final quarter, but the Tempo got no closer. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Two 3-pointers from Burrell and one from Wheeler got the Sparks within 41-39 at halftime. — Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 McBride, coming off a career-high 43-point performance with 10 3-pointers on Sunday, made three of Minnesota's six 3-pointers. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Toronto did push at one point, trailing closely behind through the second quarter behind Marina Mabrey’s 3-pointers and finishes at the rim. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The 6-foot-2 forward scored the game’s first points for the 11th time this year, making two 3-pointers in the game’s first three minutes. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
  1. indicators
  2. tips
  3. needles
  4. advice
  5. indexes
Noun
  • More than 50% of those vehicles would not be eligible to register in Maryland because of indicators on their records, and nearly all were out of compliance with Virginia safety inspections.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Chronic pain, recurring musculoskeletal injuries or motion intolerance, such as car sickness, could all be indicators of a vestibular system (inner ear sensor) weakness.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicators
Noun
  • Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Aura designs, colorful gems, metallic accents, and creative French tips can make just as much of a statement on shorter lengths.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • Fallen leaves, tree needles, bark, storing firewood and other combustible materials all must be removed from this area, according to a summary of the draft regulation.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Parents who once lobbied for safe play spaces now gather in a nearby park as their children clamber over obstacles, the ground refreshingly clear of litter or needles.
    — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of needles
Noun
  • This novel legal approach, likened to a polluting factory, argues that AI chatbots cause mental harm, provide uncertified advice, and undermine public health and safety.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iran remains heavily invested in providing the Houthis with expertise and intelligence, according to a Gulf source, while in turn the Houthis provide advice to Iraqi militia.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Stock indexes, which were already lower on the day, extended their declines slightly.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In stock markets abroad, indexes slipped in Europe after a stronger finish in Asia.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of indexes

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