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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
But as intelligent as German shorthaired pointers are, the pup still can't seem to master the simple task.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Your therapist guides your eyes across your visual field using a pointer or their finger; mine used a digital pointer on-screen since our sessions were virtual.
—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
Find the Big Dipper's pointer stars − located on the outer edge of the ladle.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The pointer stars of the Big Dipper point in one direction to the North Star; in the other direction to the triangle that makes up the lion's hind quarters and tail.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Your therapist guides your eyes across your visual field using a pointer or their finger; mine used a digital pointer on-screen since our sessions were virtual.
—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
Find the Big Dipper's pointer stars − located on the outer edge of the ladle.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The pointer stars of the Big Dipper point in one direction to the North Star; in the other direction to the triangle that makes up the lion's hind quarters and tail.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointer
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McIntosh and Sonus faber McIntosh, famous for its retro-look meters, which feature blue screens and physical needles.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Another strong possibility is that there isn’t a needle in the haystack to begin with.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The public can also submit anonymous tips by calling 1-800-547-2700.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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In fact, weeds can be an indicator of the quality of your soil’s health, poor drainage, for example.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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Leaders and employees align on specific, objective metrics relevant to their business units, such as sales targets or key performance indicators.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Charlotte weekend forecast Temperatures will reach up to about 95 degrees in Charlotte Saturday, with the heat index reaching into triple digits, the NWS forecast says.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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For the orange enthusiasts, note the lollipop seconds hand, and indices at 12, 3, 6, and 9 have all been given a pop of color.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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