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
Orlando finishes Phase One with five points, falling short of advancing in one of the top four spots. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Nakashima didn’t win those points, but his aggression forced Jódar into constant defense, and scrambling to find workaround after workaround took its toll on the teenager. Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Scottie Scheffler enters the playoffs as the FedEx Cup points leader, nearly 800 points ahead of second-place Matt Fitzpatrick. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The 25-year-old center ended up playing 18 minutes, scoring three points on free throws and grabbing three rebounds but doing a solid job of guarding the towering Cardoso. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Bridget Carleton led Portland (13-20) by scoring 16 points against her former team. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • Domestic deployments have generally been reserved for relatively brief moments of extraordinary unrest, major security threats or natural disasters.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His family is now part of a program built for moments like that involving a simple tool that could save a life.
    Noel Brennan, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Staff greet you by name, offer local tips, and respond via text for anything from housekeeping to bike reservations.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • E-commerce professionals shared their top tips for getting the most bang for your buck out of TikTok Shop, one of the newest and hottest online sales platforms for small brands.
    John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 15 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
Noun
  • It can be attached to a handbag, keys, backpack or other items.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bridegan’s body was left splayed in the street, with his car, wallet, wristwatch and other personal items untouched, according to police.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication may make timing, wording, or facts especially important.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Take space, check the facts, and choose the option that feels both calm and sustainable.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Place five dots at random, with no three dots in the same line, and hunt for the four-cornered dentless shape.
    Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Fashion week attendees experimented with scale by styling pieces with large and small dots together.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The bridge stretches for 5 miles, traversing the Straits of Mackinac to link Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • But these capes are actually flexible antennae that will allow the craft to peer beneath the Red Planet's surface in search of water ice.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Faena staff in luxurious red capes circled around them, serving light bites and cold martinis.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

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