Thesaurus results for POINTERS

pointers

noun

plural of pointer

as in indicators

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information the pointer on my bathroom scale must be stuck—I know I lost weight

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as in tips

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 pointers Boston took its biggest lead early in the third quarter at 72-50 after George made three 3-pointers in less than a minute. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Over the past seven seasons, Randle ranks fourth in the NBA in assists leading to 3-pointers, behind only Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Tre White hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points with eight rebounds as the 2026-27 Jayhawks defeated former KU guard Jeff Boschee’s Pittsburg State Gorillas 80-62. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 Harding made all six of his shots, including four 3-pointers, and finished with 16 points. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 His teams led the country in 3-pointers made almost every year. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 County made a trio of 3-pointers in the second half as the lead ballooned to as many as 24 points with about four and a half minutes to play. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 Drafted as a shooter, Conwell is just 2 of 15 on 3-pointers in his three preseason appearances, as part of his overall 10 of 30 from the field, having also struggled with his shot during training camp. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Last month, my closest friend asked me for pointers on how to stay connected to her community while balancing work, well-being and everything else in her life. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

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Claim narratives can be analyzed for patterns in how members described their circumstances before a lapse, revealing early indicators that a structured premium payment record alone would never surface.

— Amanda Turcotte, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Pastries containing squash for which there is a poster indicating a shelf life of two days under refrigeration, were for sale and at room temperature without time-mark indicators to be discarded.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

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Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Tip Line at 847-515-5333.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

Like other firs, the needlelike leaves of the oyamel fir grow directly from the branch, and the needles’ bases, which are shaped like suction cups, leave conspicuous circular scars when the leaves fall.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
One contains leather-cutting tools, another curved needles and bits of leather showing the different types of stitching that go into the bags.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
My advice to other anglers is to pay attention to your tackle and have confidence in your gear.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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