Synonyms of pointers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicators
• needles
• indexes
• hands
• gauges
• dials
• faces

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tips
• advice
• recommendations
• suggestions
• instructions
• hints
• observations
• guidance
• feedback
• directions
• leads
• signs
• signals
• warnings
• clues
• solutions
• reminders
• assistances
• counsel
• advisements
• answers
• briefs
• prompts
• tip-offs
• telltales
• cautions
• urgings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pointers

Young hit three 3-pointers and scored 22 points — her career high in a first half — on 7-of-9 shooting as the Aces took a 52-44 lead into the intermission. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Countless vigilantes have taken to the roadways armed with trash bags, spray paint, laser pointers, and power drills to render the surveillance poles useless, resulting in arrests and investigations by police. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026

The game itself was slower, with fewer 3-pointers shot and less scrutiny given the absence of social media. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Mabrey also hit five 3-pointers early for Team Spoon, as the TV cameras showed her sisters celebrating. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

According to a source, the Heat has targeted Dallas guard Klay Thompson, who shot 38% on threes last season and is fourth all time in three pointers. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Howard makes the second-most 3-pointers per game in the league — trailing only Toronto’s Marina Mabrey, who’s also competing. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Rockets to the corners for open 3-pointers, quick pocket passes to rollers and kickouts to the wings that keep the offense ticking along. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Ware, ironically, is what Riley says the Heat now need, a big man who can deter at the rim and convert 3-pointers on the other end. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026