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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
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Beckham could be seen smiling and rising to his feet in excitement at various points throughout the game.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The difference is that more of them are using points, rewards, benefits, financing tools and loyalty portals to make the math work.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Rewards members will earn 250 bonus points on any purchase made from July 3-5.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
That leaves the team third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Along with her 17 points, Thornton was key in keeping Reese and the rest of the daunted Atlanta front court at bay.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Beckham could be seen smiling and rising to his feet in excitement at various points throughout the game.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The difference is that more of them are using points, rewards, benefits, financing tools and loyalty portals to make the math work.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Rewards members will earn 250 bonus points on any purchase made from July 3-5.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
That leaves the team third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Along with her 17 points, Thornton was key in keeping Reese and the rest of the daunted Atlanta front court at bay.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
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The 48-year-old Livermore man was charged with grand theft of a skid steer, an excavator, and two trailers for both items, totaling around $128,000, court records show.
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This year's Prime Day event runs through June 26, with discounts available across thousands of back-to-college items.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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All over the island, the residential areas were clustered with dots, along forest edges and around people’s yards.
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Meanwhile, the mouse’s sensor, a simple PixArt PAW3222, supports a maximum tracking resolution of 4,000 dots per inch (dpi), from a minimum of 400dpi.
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Explore the beauty of the Northern Neck—the northernmost of Virginia's three peninsulas—at Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve.
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Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east — a quieter alternative to the more popular Stockholm Archipelago routes.
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Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
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Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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