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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
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The tie breakers depend on points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score and FIFA world ranking, according to FIFA.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Rae Burrell led the Sparks in scoring with 19 points, while Jihyun Park added 13 off the bench.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The fleet buildup is designed to prevent such single points of failure, and the new bill contains language that would require NOAA to have backup aircraft on hand for each mission.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Then use that information to build a collection of points and lines, called a graph.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
Visitor centers, observation points and multilingual signage are expected to be included.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Barring an epic collapse, England should escape with three points.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
In addition to high fuel prices stemming from the war, El Niño has historically hampered shipping by causing low water levels in critical transit points.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Noun
Bardwell, a 6-foot-6, 175-pound small forward out of the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta and Compton Magic AAU team in California, scored 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting (3-of-7 from 3) with seven rebounds in Adidas 3SSB Select Team’s 89-83 victory over Next Generation.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The tie breakers depend on points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score and FIFA world ranking, according to FIFA.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Rae Burrell led the Sparks in scoring with 19 points, while Jihyun Park added 13 off the bench.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The fleet buildup is designed to prevent such single points of failure, and the new bill contains language that would require NOAA to have backup aircraft on hand for each mission.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Then use that information to build a collection of points and lines, called a graph.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
Visitor centers, observation points and multilingual signage are expected to be included.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Barring an epic collapse, England should escape with three points.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
In addition to high fuel prices stemming from the war, El Niño has historically hampered shipping by causing low water levels in critical transit points.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Now, if the tire ends up blowing out on you anyway, here are some lifesaving tips to follow.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 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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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Releasing simultaneously with the sneakers will be an 18-piece apparel collection including the first Standard Issue women’s products and items using the new Aerofit technology that debuted on Nike’s World Cup kits.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Here are seven common myths about the Northern Lights and the facts behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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To the eye, that’s obvious; as far as your vision can tell, all the planets and stars are mere dots of light affixed to a flat sky.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Nobody in the mainstream coverage is connecting two dots that have enormous implications for grocery retailers.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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