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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Noun
  • Despite its clear return on investment, recent indicators show that humanitarian funding for education has dropped for the first time in a decade.
    UNICEF USA, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • However, other indicators show inflation has been falling more recently.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Reader Tracie Martin of Munster, mother of two, wrote to me recently asking for advice for her oldest child’s interest in voice-over work.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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