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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
The team finished shooting a dismal 33% from the field and 3-for-13 on 3-pointers, while Vegas hit 54% from the field and 5-for-16 beyond the arc.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
But Aaron Nesmith made six 6-pointers in the fourth before Haliburton’s long 2-pointer — which bounced high off the rim and fell through the net as time expired — forced overtime.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
While starter Dean Wade didn’t score and didn’t attempt a single shot, Max Strus had 20 points, making six 3-pointers and nailing two free throws.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Max Strus made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points for the Cavs, Mobley added 19 points and Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Max Strus made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points for the Cavs, Mobley added 19 points and Jarrett Allen had 16 points and nine rebounds.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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).
—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
Banchero sank his first four 3-pointers to reach 23 points in the first half but was the only member of the Magic to reach double figures before the break.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
But Aaron Nesmith made six 6-pointers in the fourth before Haliburton’s long 2-pointer — which bounced high off the rim and fell through the net as time expired — forced overtime.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
While starter Dean Wade didn’t score and didn’t attempt a single shot, Max Strus had 20 points, making six 3-pointers and nailing two free throws.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Max Strus made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points for the Cavs, Mobley added 19 points and Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Max Strus made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points for the Cavs, Mobley added 19 points and Jarrett Allen had 16 points and nine rebounds.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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).
—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
Banchero sank his first four 3-pointers to reach 23 points in the first half but was the only member of the Magic to reach double figures before the break.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
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Analysts looked at 41 indicators, including the cost of flights, number of attracts, and average price of a meal for two people.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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That in itself has a clear effect, even if other indicators don’t shift right away.—
Greg Toppo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutors handling millions of child exploitation tips each year remain overwhelmed and underfunded.—
Maureen Flatley,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Read on for all the insider tips on where to eat, stay, and play on Long Beach Island to kick off your own lifetime of summer returns.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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The suit notes that wood, dirt and pine needles generally do not show up on X-rays.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Particularly fire-prone plants include eucalyptus, acacia, evergreens with fine needles, pampas grass and palms.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But Bowen, 35, has been managing it for 10 years, making sales, offering advice and hearing travelers’ tales, which almost always come with surprises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The developments brought Wall Street’s record-breaking rally to a screeching halt, with technology stocks weighing on indexes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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