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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
And when the second half started, Gay couldn’t turn a solid Commanders drive into three more points, banging the ball off the right goal post.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
These things cycle, and there's going to be different points in time.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati is in second place with 52 points, Charlotte and Nashville are in third and fourth with 50 and Orlando City is fifth with 47.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The first team to put points up on the board was Chisholm Trail.
—Chloe Soule’, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsweek's tracker currently shows that 44 percent approve of his job performance, while 52 percent disapprove, putting his net approval rating at -8 points.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Defensively, Boise State forced two turnovers and had seven tackles for loss, and allowed points on only two of 14 possessions.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs managed to score just six points in first half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The track’s success proved his instincts right about creating accessible entry points for new audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
And when the second half started, Gay couldn’t turn a solid Commanders drive into three more points, banging the ball off the right goal post.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
These things cycle, and there's going to be different points in time.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati is in second place with 52 points, Charlotte and Nashville are in third and fourth with 50 and Orlando City is fifth with 47.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The first team to put points up on the board was Chisholm Trail.
—Chloe Soule’, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsweek's tracker currently shows that 44 percent approve of his job performance, while 52 percent disapprove, putting his net approval rating at -8 points.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Defensively, Boise State forced two turnovers and had seven tackles for loss, and allowed points on only two of 14 possessions.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs managed to score just six points in first half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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As with any career as long as his, there have been moments when perhaps his aesthetic wasn’t so aligned with where fashion was going, but mention that and Roversi will gently put it to one side.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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So, to observe them, astronomers rely on stellar occultations — moments when an object passes between them and a background star.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Enyedi has often made meditative cinema, but here her restraint in some sequences verges on suffocating.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The brands dropped several seasonal collections featuring popular items like the Biggest Jean Jacket and trendy vests and bra tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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For fall, that means ensuring I am set on layering pieces like T-shirts and sweaters as well as everyday items like jeans, sweatshirts, and joggers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Avoid retaliation risks by keeping interactions professional and focusing on facts, not emotions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s wisdom, not the accumulation of facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While players watch dots appear and reach for the A button, the mod races to get a response from the AI model and translate it into the game's dialog format.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Connecting The Dots B2B marketers have to be brilliant at connecting the dots.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Upper Midwest and Lower Lakes, taking in both of Michigan's peninsulas, the Almanac said to expect mild and dry conditions this winter.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Researchers reconstruct the fire history of the land The red pine trees that dot the sandbar peninsulas can survive fires, which leave behind distinctive scars in the tree rings.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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