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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
Orlando also attempted eight open 3-pointers (a sign of good offense) but missed all of them (signs of horrendous shooting and the pressure of the moment).
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Rockets didn’t take that many 3-pointers and were inconsistent from deep doing so.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Derrick White had 26 points, including five 3-pointers.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, Detroit star and Montverde Academy product Cade Cunningham notched 32 points, Tobias Harris hit five 3-pointers to score 30 points and Daniss Jenkins scored 15 off the bench.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Well, Rasouli has a few pointers.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The Cavs were 4 of 17 on 3-pointers before Harden, Strus and Jaylon Tyson connected from beyond the arc.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
After making 26 3-pointers combined in the last two games, the Rockets made just 5 of 28 3-pointers Friday with Reed Sheppard going 1 for 10.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Evan Mobley had his best game of the series for the Cavs, scoring 23 points and hitting three massive 3-pointers in the second half.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Rockets didn’t take that many 3-pointers and were inconsistent from deep doing so.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Derrick White had 26 points, including five 3-pointers.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, Detroit star and Montverde Academy product Cade Cunningham notched 32 points, Tobias Harris hit five 3-pointers to score 30 points and Daniss Jenkins scored 15 off the bench.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Well, Rasouli has a few pointers.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The Cavs were 4 of 17 on 3-pointers before Harden, Strus and Jaylon Tyson connected from beyond the arc.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
After making 26 3-pointers combined in the last two games, the Rockets made just 5 of 28 3-pointers Friday with Reed Sheppard going 1 for 10.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Evan Mobley had his best game of the series for the Cavs, scoring 23 points and hitting three massive 3-pointers in the second half.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
Noun
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However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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This graphic provides heat safety tips.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Roise said to help protect against damage from wildfires, residents should clear any potential fuel like bushes, pine needles or propane tanks away from their homes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stock indexes in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan have clinched fresh records in recent trading sessions, bouncing back after tumbling in March.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a stronger finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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