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
That win over the Tempo marked the first time Jones shared the court with Reese, and in 11 minutes with those two on the court, the Dream outscored the Tempo by 12 points (33-21). Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 The group also wants to add more reefs to other public access points in the next grant cycle. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 His speed and athleticism, especially for a guy of his size, are two points that were repeated at media day. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 Former Washburn player Jacob Hanna, who never lost a game in Lee Arena in his Ichabod career, had 12 points and six rebounds. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Connecting these disparate points into a symmetrical, compliant data lake capturing invoices, revenue, receivables and collections was our critical first step. Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The RealClear Polling aggregate has the party more than 17 points underwater in favorability. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • Dodgers fan favorite Kiké Hernández has built a reputation for clutch October moments and an easygoing personality.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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  • Morris won’t be checking in for permission slips or tips on what to do.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Safety tips Coast Guard Southeast District Recreational Boating Safety Specialist Scott Szczepaniak emphasized that boat operators need to turn engines completely off when people are diving and swimming in the water.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • 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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  • The history lover waiting to explore the ruins of Rhodes or the UNESCO site of Corfu should mix in a few more city-appropriate items—including comfortable walking shoes.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Despite the lower amount of Texas wheat, consumers shouldn’t see a noticeable price increase for items containing wheat at the grocery store.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
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  • Nampa Police Deputy Chief Curt Shankel similarly said police would gather facts and send the information to the county prosecutor for their review .
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Nicole Diamond, Stout’s defense attorney, argued that the prosecution presented in court a theory that relies on a witness who presented her assumptions as facts to investigators.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
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  • Quantum dots are crystalline semiconductor particles roughly 60 million times smaller than a tennis ball, typically featuring a core-shell structure.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • United flies more internationally than Delta and American, and made its geography quiz-like network a calling card and , adding dots on the map from Mongolia to Galicia, Spain.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 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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