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

Boston took its biggest lead early in the third quarter at 72-50 after George made three 3-pointers in less than a minute. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Over the past seven seasons, Randle ranks fourth in the NBA in assists leading to 3-pointers, behind only Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Tre White hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points with eight rebounds as the 2026-27 Jayhawks defeated former KU guard Jeff Boschee’s Pittsburg State Gorillas 80-62. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Harding made all six of his shots, including four 3-pointers, and finished with 16 points. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

His teams led the country in 3-pointers made almost every year. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

County made a trio of 3-pointers in the second half as the lead ballooned to as many as 24 points with about four and a half minutes to play. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

Drafted as a shooter, Conwell is just 2 of 15 on 3-pointers in his three preseason appearances, as part of his overall 10 of 30 from the field, having also struggled with his shot during training camp. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Last month, my closest friend asked me for pointers on how to stay connected to her community while balancing work, well-being and everything else in her life. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026