1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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Recent Examples of pointed
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Coyotes have more pointed ears and their tail is held low.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people are interpreting this as a pointed allusion to Italians’ post–World War II rejection of the monarchy after its support for fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In announcing its temporary closure Thursdsay, LACE shared a pointed message about aggressive ICE operations.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The speech has left the public wondering if his halftime show will include a similar pointed political message.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Coyotes have more pointed ears and their tail is held low.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people are interpreting this as a pointed allusion to Italians’ post–World War II rejection of the monarchy after its support for fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In announcing its temporary closure Thursdsay, LACE shared a pointed message about aggressive ICE operations.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Emily Hemendinger does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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While Denny Hamlin, 45, and Kyle Busch, 40, remain relevant, Johnson in many ways is the last of the Mohicans.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her co-conspirator owned and operated a call center that referred accident victims to lawyers and doctors, officials said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Loomis and Chase Bank have referred comment requests to law enforcement.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dan Beard Council celebrated the opening the Dever Family Foundation Skilled Trades Education Center – a major investment aimed at expanding hands‑on learning and workforce training opportunities for area youth.—
The Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Switzerland is set to vote this summer on a proposal aimed at capping the country’s population at 10 million, the latest effort by the nation’s leading right-wing party to restrict immigration.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That's partly correlation -- healthier people are more likely to work than sicker people -- but staying in the workplace can also help people stay sharp, according to Debra Whitman, chief public policy officer for AARP.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tension in a luge sled allows athletes to manipulate it just so, digging in the runners and steering with sharp precision around curves.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while the 30-year refinance rate may only be applicable to a small number of current homeowners, the 15-year option can be worth exploring for those who have minimal home balances or want to reduce their payoff timeline.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the recent release of the Epstein files, several more high-profile names were mentioned, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collectible items mentioned above will likely ring you up for a bit more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Indonesia has had disputes with China in the South China Sea, but the new plan for runways on roadways isn’t seen as any being directed at any country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Simpson then directed one of his friends to follow Palmer's car and the other friend to retrieve his gun, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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