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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
Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 30 games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With 65 points, the Sabres have a top-three spot in the Atlantic Division and a six-point lead on the top team below the wild-card line.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Anunoby scored 15 points as the Knicks won despite committing 21 turnovers.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
To wit, 73 of this year’s regular-season games were decided by three points or less, and 62 games were decided in the final two minutes of play, per NFL stats.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kings’ 87 points were their fewest in a game this season.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Jada Hood had 14 points and six rebounds for the Tommies.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Boston dispatched last-place Indiana 119-104 at TD Garden behind 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists from Jaylen Brown and 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting from Sam Hauser, who went 5-for-7 from 3-point range in the win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table has been whittled down to just four points.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 30 games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With 65 points, the Sabres have a top-three spot in the Atlantic Division and a six-point lead on the top team below the wild-card line.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Anunoby scored 15 points as the Knicks won despite committing 21 turnovers.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
To wit, 73 of this year’s regular-season games were decided by three points or less, and 62 games were decided in the final two minutes of play, per NFL stats.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kings’ 87 points were their fewest in a game this season.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Jada Hood had 14 points and six rebounds for the Tommies.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Boston dispatched last-place Indiana 119-104 at TD Garden behind 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists from Jaylen Brown and 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting from Sam Hauser, who went 5-for-7 from 3-point range in the win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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One of the bloodiest moments in that revolution, which deposed the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and led to the rise of the incumbent Islamist regime, occurred on September 8, 1978.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was being held on the ground when an officer appeared to remove a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, upon check-in, your butler is alerted to your arrival and waits outside your room with a welcome drink, warm towel, and handy tips on navigating your room.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Here, chefs and entertaining experts share tips for creating a date night at home that feels effortless, seductive, and entirely your own.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 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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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Revuckas also admitted to starting the fire using items from the apartment and the kitchen stove.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Powderhorn Park, protesters stream endlessly across the frozen lake, Bruegelian black dots on the flat, white ice.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Deer print nails give classic polka dots a more rustic, fanciful feel as the precise dots are replaced with freehand splotches.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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,
18 Jan. 2026
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Enoch confronts the celestial hosts, all wearing capes of swastika red under an oppressive horizon of jutting lightning and glaring orange mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Soon his parents and older sister arrive from the air, trailing rainbows behind their colorful capes.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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