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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of point

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Recent Examples of points
Noun
For Detroit, Cade Cunningham notched 33 points and seven assists. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, but the Lakers surged in the third quarter, outscoring Miami 32-21 to cruise to victory. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Six years later, Brown’s support among voters who did not have a college degree decreased by 11 points, 41% to Moreno’s 55%. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026 Robinson scored 14 points in the half while Edmonds added 9 to help the Horned Frogs take a 57-37 lead into halftime that wasn’t challenged in the second. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026 Miami point guard Acaden Lewis, a sophomore transfer from Villanova, led all scorers with 24 points. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
  • For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But a few geological moments after the Laurentide sheet started re-expanding, humanity entered the chat.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The bill delivered no tax on tips or overtime pay, and tax relief for seniors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The two designers have launched a collaboration featuring 18-karat yellow gold and diamond button studs and collar tips created for Savas’ signature Allen denim shirt, bringing together fine jewelry craftsmanship and American workwear.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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
  • Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • AliExpress also offers extra perks for Brand+ shoppers, including shipping within five days and free returns on eligible items.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The Sacramento Bee’s reporting team checked the facts behind some of the biggest issues in local races ahead of the 2026 midterms.
    — Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Name one person who can review the facts and set a response deadline, and keep the service team responsible for the handoff.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In Raad’s hands, the dots read as much confetti as forensic notations.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers varied how many dots moved together, ranging from 81 percent of the dots coherently moving together, which is trivially easy to determine, down to 3 percent, which is barely distinguishable from noise.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For Michigan, the forecast is essentially divided up between the two peninsulas, but the throughline appears to be milder temperatures and below-average snowfall.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Permafrost changes underway in 2026 The Seward and Baldwin peninsulas in northwestern Alaska are hot spots for lakes suddenly draining.
    — Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Some guests come in costumes of their own—velvet capes, lace-up bodices, and intricate braids.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Then came the silver capes and dark shades that are part of the walk.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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