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noun

Definition of pointsnext
plural of point
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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 tips
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow be careful with the point on that umbrella, or you could hurt someone

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as in verges
an interval of time just before the onset of something was at the point of accepting the new job when he realized he didn't want to leave his old one

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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 locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something runners began lining up by the starting 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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points

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verb

present tense third-person singular of point
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as in signals

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as in levels

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  1. moments
  2. tips
  3. items
  4. facts
  5. locations
  6. goals
  7. hearts
  8. things
Noun
  • Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of moments
Noun
  • The agency would later announce a drone hotline and receive some 5,000 tips.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tips
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  • Several suits, guns and other personal items previously owned by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who received a 15-year prison sentence in October after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, will be auctioned off on New Year's Day.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The law made sweeping changes to deductions, depreciation, expensing, tax credits, and other tax items that affect businesses and individuals.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of items
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  • Only about 60% of his skeleton is still intact, meaning the forensics crew was unable to confirm some facts.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Remind yourself that feelings are not facts.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of facts
Noun
  • Only a select number of locations will be open on Christmas Day.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
    Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of locations
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  • Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
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  • In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
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  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When Pittsburgh hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to play quarterback and drafted three offensive linemen in the first four rounds, big things were predicted for the run game.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
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