pointers

plural of pointer
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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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Recent Examples of pointers He’s been working out with Rasheed Wallace in the offseason to develop a deeper offensive bag — not just 3-pointers, but post moves and mid-range jumpers. Stan Son, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The more than one hundred-year-old company knows a thing or two about butter, and gave us pointers for how to keep butter fresh, safe to eat, and not absorbing odors. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Edwards was also the youngest player in NBA history to eclipse 300 or more 3-pointers in a single season at just 23 years old. Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 However, the 18-year-old Maine native scored all of his points, including two 3-pointers, in the second period. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025 McBride made all four of her 3-pointers in the third quarter — Lynx were 6 of 7 as a team — as part of the 30-point frame and a 68-55 Lynx led with 10 minutes to play. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Developed over two years, the CCI aims to give brands an empirical readout of how social, search and site traffic activity correspond with real economic indicators, from consumer demand to share-price performance.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The intelligence brief was meant to make law enforcement aware of indicators of possible violence at protests and ways to mitigate them in advance.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meteor viewing times and tips The Orionids get their name because the meteors seem to radiate from a point near the bright star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.
    Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Other factors that can influence how much someone tips at a bar are the quality of service, the time of day and the relationship between the bartender and customer, said the same source.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Larch trees feature needles, which turn bright yellow in the fall before shedding.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This is a timeless piece that keeps pine needles contained while providing a beautiful backdrop for your gifts.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.
    Trân Nguyễn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Its stock is down 2% this year, badly trailing major indexes and the worst performance among the tech megcaps.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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