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
Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1). Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 The new dishes on Oceania Allura, the new restaurant coming to Oceania Sonata, and the garden newly reopened in Monaco—each points at the same plain fact. Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Scoring was 10 points for first, five for second, three for third, two for fourth and one for fifth. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Her first field goal was a layup with less than three minutes left to cut the Valkyries’ lead to six points before Salaün’s trio of triples. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Investors have moved into other sectors like financials and industrials, which pushed the Dow to close above 53,000 points for the first time ever earlier this week. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and All-Star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest points this season with just nine in limited minutes while returning from injury. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • Dodgers fan favorite Kiké Hernández has built a reputation for clutch October moments and an easygoing personality.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • For tips on how to stop cringing about an awkward moment, read our comic.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 18 July 2026
  • Here are two experts’ tips for how to create a monochromatic flower garden.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The segments typically feature a contributor or expert presenting household items, fashion or personal care products, alongside the host viewers know and trust.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Curtis said the chain is testing menu items like Whopper Bites and protein-forward bowls, partly to accommodate the shifting tastes of GLP-1 users.
    Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026
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  • Her research has shown that people are less likely to trust election misinformation from the president when it is presented alongside the facts.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • If plans shift, reconfirm the facts before judging the story.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Quantum dots are crystalline semiconductor particles roughly 60 million times smaller than a tennis ball, typically featuring a core-shell structure.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • United flies more internationally than Delta and American, and made its geography quiz-like network a calling card and , adding dots on the map from Mongolia to Galicia, Spain.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026

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