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as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Brady Dale, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Martin Makary, Trump’s nominee to be Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, navigated pointed scrutiny Thursday during a Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
The mostly low-rise slim jeans flared over pointed toe stilettos and were styled with large medallion-like belts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who came of age during the Ethiopian Civil War and later served in the winning Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) government, also had a pointed critique.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Driving the news: In Warren's letter, the senator asks multiple pointed questions about potential conflicts of interest for Sacks and those working with him.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Martin Makary, Trump’s nominee to be Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, navigated pointed scrutiny Thursday during a Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
The mostly low-rise slim jeans flared over pointed toe stilettos and were styled with large medallion-like belts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who came of age during the Ethiopian Civil War and later served in the winning Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) government, also had a pointed critique.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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The key questions to ask are: • Is this directly relevant to our business or customers?—
Starr Million Baker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Gophers will need to overhaul their roster again this offseason with new players but want to stay relevant by playing as many games possible while juggling the portal.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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How it got expressed in Tony was not sharp elbows, but a boundless, Midwestern good nature, and decency.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Any sharp pains during your workout—in your feet, but also in your knees, hips, or back—likely point to a problem with your current pair.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Alien and Enemies Act is also only applicable under the conditions of war, which has not yet been declared by Congress, according to the Brennan Center.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Programs designed to meet the needs of this demographic often focus on equipping students with skills that are not just theoretical but highly applicable in the workplace.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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When co-anchor Colin Jost mentioned Mangione's name, the crowd erupted in cheers.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.—
Jim Greer,
SPIN,
24 Dec. 2024
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Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There were no trees nearby, just rows and rows of tan and olive-green tents erected on cement and surrounded by airport hangars, porta-potties, barbed wire, and guard towers.—
Edwidge Danticat,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the walls were covered in barbed wire, and the balcony had a large privacy wall.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sporting a red Valentino blazer with peaked lapels and a matching sash, along with a slim pair of flared trousers, Domingo showed that even the most formulaic outfit can still be playful.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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