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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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Designed with advice from a wide range of professionals working in the organizations that serve local residents with mental health care needs, the program attempts to support multiple points of entry into the industry.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Eddington contains a number of images, story points and themes that struck a chord at the time of its theatrical release in July 2025, but a number of them have proven to be quite prophetic of more recent events within America’s fraught political landscape.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The case is just one of many from Virginia that are gaining national attention and becoming major talking points ahead of the Virginia elections.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
The Colts finish drives with points more frequently than anyone in the league.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The two points for this journey are in New Zealand and Spain, while the rest of the route is up to their interpretation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, headcount tops 500 globally, there are 550 points of sale and 100 boutiques in 85 countries, including India and Uzbekistan.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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The four-time MVP scored at least 21 points in every game of the series and is starting to solidify herself as one of, if not the greatest, players of all time.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Designed with advice from a wide range of professionals working in the organizations that serve local residents with mental health care needs, the program attempts to support multiple points of entry into the industry.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Eddington contains a number of images, story points and themes that struck a chord at the time of its theatrical release in July 2025, but a number of them have proven to be quite prophetic of more recent events within America’s fraught political landscape.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The case is just one of many from Virginia that are gaining national attention and becoming major talking points ahead of the Virginia elections.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
The Colts finish drives with points more frequently than anyone in the league.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The two points for this journey are in New Zealand and Spain, while the rest of the route is up to their interpretation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, headcount tops 500 globally, there are 550 points of sale and 100 boutiques in 85 countries, including India and Uzbekistan.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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Officials say there were no survivors inside the facility, depriving investigators of crucial eyewitness accounts of the final moments leading up to the explosion.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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A lot of ups and downs, a lot of close moments.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some journalists argued that such activity as posting a call for tips on social media would run afoul of the rules.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Enyedi has often made meditative cinema, but here her restraint in some sequences verges on suffocating.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bring gently used items to the ALRSD Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Times points out that one of Spears’ legal arguments is that the Times should have engaged more diligently with Alabama to ascertain facts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The After Party Studios crew will be at MIPCOM next week as the Cannes market makes a concerted effort to join the dots between traditional and new-school media, a space where After Party lives.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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With his irreverent attitude, Girbaud reinterpreted them by putting contrasting stitches on a back pocket and adding a metal piercing embellishment in the three dots that make for the lowkey logo marking Létrange’s offerings.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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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,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the remote Yamal and Gydan peninsulas of western Siberia, the landscape is marked by massive craters that look as though the Earth has blown holes in itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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Modern tailoring led the way — sharp shoulders, pencil skirts and capes in every shape and form.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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