1
2
as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pointer
Wembanyama was 6 for 8 from the field and 2 for 3 on 3-pointers in scoring 18 points in the opening quarter.
—
CBS News, 13 May 2026
Use your thumbs and pointer fingers to hold the floss and gently insert it between your teeth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Ultimately, Fox was just 8-for-23 from the field (1-for-7 on 3-pointers) and Minnesota pulled ahead in the final few minutes.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Julie has two of the finger-monsters on her pointer fingers, one red and one yellow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointer
CBS News, 13 May 2026
Use your thumbs and pointer fingers to hold the floss and gently insert it between your teeth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Ultimately, Fox was just 8-for-23 from the field (1-for-7 on 3-pointers) and Minnesota pulled ahead in the final few minutes.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Julie has two of the finger-monsters on her pointer fingers, one red and one yellow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
Noun
-
Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
-
While Minnesota could use a true point guard to pair next to Edwards, that may not be a big enough needle mover to close what currently resembles a Grand Canyon-sized gap between Minnesota and the conference’s top two teams.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
From pantry staples and frozen favorites to snacks and sweets, customers regularly swap tips online about which ALDI dupes are worth adding to their carts.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
-
Information leaks can unsettle customers and staff, tip off competitors or complicate your options.—
ByMike McIsaac CPA,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
This indicator fired off a clear bullish crossover on May 15th, adding another critical layer of confirmation to this setup.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
-
One of the key indicators of El Niño strength lies beneath the ocean surface, where warm water builds in the western Pacific near Australia.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
The index is back in the green after steep losses at the end of last week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
-
Providers that can deliver this combination are positioned to become the pricing utility for tokenized markets in the same way index providers and rating agencies are instrumental in traditional finance.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
