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
Sanders defeated Clinton in the Wisconsin primary by 13 points that year, before losing the presidency to Trump. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Howard shook off a shooting slump to pour in a game-high 23 points on 5-of-9 shooting from three. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Allisha Gray had 20 points, while Angel Reese had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Wednesday’s game featured the Liberty in the lead most of the way, with the home team going up, 27-16, after Rebecca Allen scored 10 points on perfect shooting (4-of-4). Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 The following reveals major plot points from Apple TV‘s Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Nobody will come within 70 points of this team,’ Trump said at the time. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 La Familia’s Darryl Morsell had 10 points and six rebounds while Chris Coffee had nine points and eight rebounds. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Knier helps usher hospice patients and their families through critical turning points. Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are a few brief, shining glimpses of the chemistry and character moments that made the first movie such a joy—like the early party scene where the team tries to lift Thor’s hammer—but Ultron is otherwise a slog.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Use our verified Ray-Ban promo codes and tips to save up to 50% off frames, lenses, and clearance.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To limit heat stress and help your grass maximize its available resources, follow these 9 expert tips during a heat wave.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
  • New items will be released on a monthly cadence, but more edited.
    Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Brian’s Angels provides immediate need items such as toiletries, nonperishable foods and clothing.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Write down the facts, define the next step, and keep the agreement practical.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Once the litigation becomes public, communicate promptly by confirming the facts and explaining the broader context and cause-and-effect relationships, while remaining fully compliant with legal constraints.
    Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The back of the tiles has a matching pattern with the dots, bams and craks (the game’s three main numerical suit types) printed in pink, green and blue.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Every Experience Adds Another Dot Kaplan compares brand building to pointillism, the artistic technique in which individual dots ultimately form a larger image.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • 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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  • Faena staff in luxurious red capes circled around them, serving light bites and cold martinis.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026

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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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