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as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Recent Examples of pointer
Jokic swished a 29-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Denver a 60-51 halftime lead.
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The crowd was scattered and some left early on the Monday evening, but fans still created plenty of noise when the Lynx swished home 3-pointers and made strong defensive plays.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
There, Kerss, with a telltale red light on his zipper (the only way to set him apart from all the other hooded beings out there), uses a green laser pointer to direct our eyes up toward the sky.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Named Eastern Conference rookie of the month for four straight months to begin the season, Knueppel owns the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season and became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 career made 3-pointers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The crowd was scattered and some left early on the Monday evening, but fans still created plenty of noise when the Lynx swished home 3-pointers and made strong defensive plays.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
There, Kerss, with a telltale red light on his zipper (the only way to set him apart from all the other hooded beings out there), uses a green laser pointer to direct our eyes up toward the sky.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Named Eastern Conference rookie of the month for four straight months to begin the season, Knueppel owns the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season and became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 career made 3-pointers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
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But Unikowsky maintains that to find a needle in the Google haystack, Google had to sift through hundreds of millions of accounts.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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But an imperfect first law still moves the needle.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Runser referenced indicators in manufacturing showing the sector is expanding, which is supportive of future freight demand.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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The index is a future indicator of lease signings about a year or more out.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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During his tenure, Hungary slid down rankings on democracy and corruption indices; reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Conditions at the beaches remain relatively calm, with a low risk of rip currents, though a high UV index means sunscreen is strongly recommended.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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