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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
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
That would seem largely due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing 115 charges case, with some fears a future points deduction could dramatically impact their season.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
At some points, phone lines were also cut off, though they were later restored.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Then apply technology to those real friction points.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
At points the historical record is more fantastical than Vidal’s fictional retelling.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
That would seem largely due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing 115 charges case, with some fears a future points deduction could dramatically impact their season.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
At some points, phone lines were also cut off, though they were later restored.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Then apply technology to those real friction points.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
At points the historical record is more fantastical than Vidal’s fictional retelling.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
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Most of the night went on without a hitch, with several show-stopping moments bringing the audience to their feet, but like every live event, there were a few flubs and a couple eyebrow-raising choices.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Read More TopicsSex and the CitySummer Fashion Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 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
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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
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Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Who weren’t exactly a fount of fun facts.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Her oval nails are painted in a khaki base coat with big, blue, swirly dots.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
25 May 2026
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The Golden Knights are great between the dots and, clearly, in between the Avs’ ears.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Eddies downstream from peninsulas, brush tops, sunken trees, deep holes, and other current breaks are ideal.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Among its wealth of offerings, this Midwestern state also boasts a slew of charming towns on its two peninsulas.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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In comparison to her last two Cannes Film Festival appearances, Stone ditched her rule-bending voluminous capes and gowns, tapping into her inner office siren with a suit.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Their white coats hung like snow capes.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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