points 1 of 2

plural of point
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as in tips
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow be careful with the point on that umbrella, or you could hurt someone

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as in verges
an interval of time just before the onset of something was at the point of accepting the new job when he realized he didn't want to leave his old one

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as in dots
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part the little points of gold in the blue ceiling are supposed to represent stars

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as in peninsulas
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast the racing yacht rounded the point far ahead of its closest rival

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as in capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water Point Reyes, California

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as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking at this point in your life, you should already be saving for retirement

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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something runners began lining up by the starting point

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points

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verb

present tense third-person singular of point

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Recent Examples of points
Noun
Her first field goal was a layup with less than three minutes left to cut the Valkyries’ lead to six points before Salaün’s trio of triples. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Investors have moved into other sectors like financials and industrials, which pushed the Dow to close above 53,000 points for the first time ever earlier this week. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 But Wednesday’s match that included a pair of assists from offseason acquisition Mark-Anthony Kaye, a one-time MLS All-Star in 2019 and Canadian national, gave Sacramento three points and moved them up five spots in the standings. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and All-Star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest points this season with just nine in limited minutes while returning from injury. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 But now, being competitive on the court isn’t enough to dominate the headlines; not with Steph and Dray and Harden and Kyrie still kicking—to say nothing of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in both points and memes. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • In keeping with the idea of expansion, Flanagan’s story further builds out the mythology of Carrie, using the novel’s often underused moments as launching pads.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
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  • While experts have tips for preparing food at home, dining out means letting someone else do the prep work, including washing produce and cooking food to the right temperature.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call CMPD Detective Jackie Carter at 704-432-8477 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
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  • Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
    Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
  • These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • Teri handled higher-value finds and saw that potentially dangerous items – like firearms and knives – got to the local sheriff’s office.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
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  • Whether there are sufficient facts necessary to satisfy the UPEPA standard ― which is essentially the summary judgment standard ― may be a close call where the litigants will not know until the court ultimately rules.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Shared money, intimate affairs and long-term plans could intensify the conversation, especially if one person is avoiding the facts.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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  • But Mack and his co-writers — including Schinz — never quite join the dots.
    Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • These yellow dots would hop from planet to planet, until eventually landing on earth.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 July 2026
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  • The island is already home to Discovery Land Company’s Barbuda Ocean Club, which encompasses 900 acres across the western and southern peninsulas of Coco Point and Palmetto Point.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east — a quieter alternative to the more popular Stockholm Archipelago routes.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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  • Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026

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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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