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as in moments
a particular and often important moment in time
it was at that point that I had to stop and check on the experiment
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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in facts
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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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 features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
impeccable politeness has always been her strong point
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
what we're doing does have a point—doesn't it?
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as in hearts
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book
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Recent Examples of points
Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
But the Spurs scored just 30 points in the second half and turned the ball over nine times in the final 24 minutes.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
San Antonio could very well score more than 80 points in this stunning first half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
No team had come from more than 24 points down in a Finals game, when Boston did it against the Lakers in 2008, since the NBA began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters in 1997.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Goals, assists and midfielder bonus points all appear likely.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
But the Spurs scored just 30 points in the second half and turned the ball over nine times in the final 24 minutes.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
San Antonio could very well score more than 80 points in this stunning first half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
No team had come from more than 24 points down in a Finals game, when Boston did it against the Lakers in 2008, since the NBA began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters in 1997.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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The dreamlike, disturbing stories in this collection by Egyptian writer Makhzangi take place in settings ranging from Egypt toa India to Vietnam to Iraq, often at moments of violent conflict.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Here are some tips from infectious-disease and public-health experts about what to worry about, what not to worry about, and how to best protect yourself.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 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
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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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There are also mini shakes at $2 and many items held over from Del Taco’s last version of its value menu, Del’s Real Deals, which was introduced in July 2024.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Guests also take a bag of purchased or donated lunch items to go.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The problem is the bureaucrats aren't aware of the severity of the issue, while Ira, Harry, and Wayne uncover more facts about the circumstances.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Key facts of the case • George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The interns cannot connect the dots looking forward.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Little red dots first started to turn up when the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began sending data back to Earth in the summer of 2022.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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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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Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Chicagoan Bill Pinkney sailed into Boston Harbor having circumnavigated the globe all by himself, the third American and the first Black person to have accomplished the feat by taking a route that included the five southernmost capes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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