How to Use point in a Sentence

point

1 of 2 noun
Definition of pointnext
Synonyms for pointnext
  • He made a very good point about the need for change.
  • There's no use in arguing the point.
  • Let me make one final point.
  • That's the point I've been trying to make.
  • My point is simply that we must do something to help the homeless.
  • She showed us several graphs to illustrate the point she was making.
  • There are two critical points that I would like to discuss.
  • I see your point, but I don't think everyone will agree.
  • The Heat cut the Nuggets’ lead to 9 points with 2:34 left in the game.
    — Tania Ganguli, New York Times, 2 June 2023
  • And if that name doesn’t ring a bell, well, that’s the point.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2023
  • At one point, the woman’s hands were zip-tied, Green told The Post.
    — Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Soft tones of red and green are a great starting point.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The show confirmed that Neil’s voice remains a weak point in the group.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024
  • And those that did have seen an increase of like 38 points.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • At one point an explosion and flames to the side of the road, an IED or mine.
    — Ian Pannell, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2023
  • At one point [Robert] Altman asked me to write a movie for him.
    — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The Cougars scored just 14 points and made it past midfield four times.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Both the optimist and pessimist views of tech miss the point.
    — Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The point is that this is scary stuff, targeting you and not just him.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 15 June 2023
  • If two pieces land on the same spot, the passage cards dictate who gets points.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Step 1: Get a tape measure and loop it around your waist at the smallest point.
    — Men's Health, 17 May 2023
  • At this same point last year, fewer than 60 people had been slain in the ward.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
  • At some point in the evening, my husband and I manage to find each other and look over the crowd.
    — Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The magnitude of a torque (τ) depends on the strength of the force (F), the distance from the force to a pivot point (r), and the angle of the force (θ).
    — WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The Warriors outscored opponents by 4.9 more points with Poole on the floor in the playoffs than with him off it.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2023
  • At one point, a Thai monk walked up to us and handed Victoria a leaf.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
  • If a fan catches a foul ball at any point during an at-bat, the batter is out.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2023
  • They should be left on the countertop until that point is reached.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • At some point afterward, the full House would vote on the nominee.
    — Reese Gorman, Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Gabriela Jaquez had 18 points and nine rebounds, and Lauren Betts added 18 points.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
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point

2 of 2 verb
  • The ship was pointing into the wind.
  • She pointed her finger at the door.
  • Stand with your arms at your sides and your hands pointing downward.
  • When I asked the child where his mother was, he pointed in the direction of the house.
  • Pointing with his cane, the old man asked, “Whose dog is that?”.
  • We can leave when the minute hand points to 12.
  • They pointed their microphones in my direction.
  • Williams asked while the rest of the crowd in the area pointed at the culprits.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2023
  • And the artist's followers have flocked to the post to point that out in the comments.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Not all the story points work, but the film’s humor and heart are in the right place.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 June 2023
  • But try telling that to folks in El Cajon and points east.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2023
  • And that’s not by any means to point the finger away from me.
    — Scott Miller, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Pick the icon to the right of the search bar that looks like a square camera and point it at any object.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
  • He's seen in the distance from the bodycam with the tip of the trooper's gun pointed at him in the frame.
    — Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2023
  • For instance, the scene in the car park where the red lights from the dash cams all seem to be pointing at Lau.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Super simple to use: just set it on the floor, plug it in, and point it at a wall.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Lents feels the fact that syringe was even found in the garbage, points fingers away from Jane.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Simply hold the brush upright to define the lips; point it down to fill them in.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The leaves may appear shiny or dull and often are pointed at the tips.
    — Mike Hogan, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023
  • The couple blends with the tourists at the Rubens House, pointing and nodding at sculptures and oils.
    — Michael Finkel, Town & Country, 27 June 2023
  • As the video showed, Dixon pointed the gun at the woman, forcing her out of the lobby.
    — Dan Morse, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • When the shuttle was pointing upward, the smaller of the cranes was removed.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Several of those shots were point blank at the victim’s head.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 30 May 2023
  • Wakuda and his colleagues are on deck to point you to their favorites.
    — Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The kids point an infrared thermometer at the blacktop and pull the trigger.
    — Curbed, 28 July 2023
  • Sage grouse cover can be quite sparse, and even pointed birds may flush at a distance in front of the dog.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Banned are chairs with armrests, pointed ends, or ones that don’t fold.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
  • How to Do It: Start by sitting on the ground, with one thigh pointed straight out in front of you, and the other pointed out to the side.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • They’re designed with a medium-width, 3-inch block heel and pointed toe for a sleek look.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The man, who was wearing a mask, then kicked in the front door and pointed a gun at her, documents show.
    — Antonio Planas, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2023

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