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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
Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Lamberti also came through with 10 points for Oswego East.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Royal scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Ohio State, and Mobley added 13.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Lamberti also came through with 10 points for Oswego East.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Writing is taking moments in time and recording them.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the older branches.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the tips that came in.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 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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That means eating pasta, spaghetti sauce, sweet potatoes, frozen fruit and yogurt, while forgoing items like clementines and fresh vegetables.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The courts have granted exceptions to a seizure without a search warrant and each specific incident should be reviewed based on its facts.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The dots were pretty easy to connect.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of connecting dots, Carr is another player with links to the Jets coaching staff.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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And floor-length taffeta capes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Enoch confronts the celestial hosts, all wearing capes of swastika red under an oppressive horizon of jutting lightning and glaring orange mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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