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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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as in signals
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as in levels
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
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Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025 -
That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not having to go to a bank or ATM to get cash tips the scale in favor of cards.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The unlawful taking of items from within a building which is either open to the general public or to which the offender has legal access.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, the board’s views could influence a case with murkier facts, according to Hirsch.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Deputy District Attorney David Jarman, who is prosecuting the case, said the facts support a second-degree murder charge.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To test that hypothesis, the scientists placed juvenile sea turtles into two large tanks of water outfitted with large coils to create magnetic signatures at specific locations within the tanks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cycle throughout the bottom of the ocean, delivering new elements to previously barren locations and providing energy for microbial life.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elmo debuted in the third period when the Jackets scored three goals to pull away for a 6-2 win.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Like judging a player only from goals.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gaza has a great place in our hearts.—
Ruwaida Amer,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tints were quick to rack up 60,000 shoppers on its wait-list, 160,000 hearts on Sephora’s Loves list and sold 400,000 units during that period — nearly $10 million at the product’s $24 price point.—
James Manso,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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