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 Instead, this team seems designed to be balanced and shoot a lot of 3-pointers. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Bueckers and Ogunbowale each had three of Dallas’ 11 3-pointers. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Clark made a career-high eight of Indiana’s franchise-record 18 3-pointers. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Clark made a career-high eight of Indiana's franchise-record 18 3-pointers. — CBS News, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
  1. indicators
  2. tips
  3. needles
  4. advice
  5. indexes
Noun
  • Today, they’re considered indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems, since the otters rely on clean water, plentiful fish and intact river habitat.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Both brands have features like wetness indicators, tabs, stretchy material and are paraben-free.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicators
Noun
  • Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • In addition to providing clean syringes and collecting used needles, these programs distribute the lifesaving overdose reversal medication naloxone.
    — Paul Christine, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Starting point for hikes into Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass are some of Banff National Park’s best (ablaze in autumn when larch needles are golden).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of needles
Noun
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The regulator is also investigating the poor performance of recent initial public offerings, according to people familiar with the matter, and questioning the advice given by investment banks to companies selling stock, Semafor reported this month.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Stock futures are flat this morning after a positive day for all three major indexes.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In stock markets around the world, many indexes drifted modestly higher.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indexes

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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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