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
The brash attitude that’s attracted fans on social media didn’t win her points at home. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 With Javonte Williams leading the backfield and a solid offensive line giving Prescott time in the pocket, Dallas has all the firepower needed to rank near the top of the league in total yardage and points once again. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (15-24) with 24 points and 13 rebounds for her 14th double-double this season. CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Mathurin then came off the bench and led the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets in February while matching his career high with 38 points. William Guillory, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 However, consumers of all ages are open to using AI to reduce friction points, which may create a more competitive market. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Dew points are expected to fall into the upper 50s, which should make for a relatively pleasant and comfortable over the next couple of days, the weather service said. Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, Hazrat’s achievement is undercut by her determination to enlist punctuation’s history in scoring political points. The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026 Veronica Burton had 14 points and seven assists for the cold-shooting Valkyries (25-10), who have yet to beat Minnesota in seven meetings. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Shifting from summer’s swimwear, the brand’s new drop makes for statement-making moments with individual versatile pieces for the months ahead.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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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  • Transporting these items is repetitive and physically demanding work that can take nurses and other employees away from clinical responsibilities.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit says the decision was unlawful, unsupported by facts and inconsistent with the military’s past praise of Claude.
    Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But those dots don’t align with ship-tracking data from the same day and time.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Each nail is studded with 3D dots topped in silver chrome for an elevated edge.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Permafrost changes underway in 2026 The Seward and Baldwin peninsulas in northwestern Alaska are hot spots for lakes suddenly draining.
    Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the Upper and Lower peninsulas.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Hair changes, blankets become capes, and sunglasses migrate between friends.
    Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The players then throw off their capes as the crowd goes crazy.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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