pointers

noun

plural of pointer
1
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 Groups of players flew up and down the floor in both directions, rebounding, running and passing ahead to teammates for transition 3-pointers and layups. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 But Awak Kuier and Bueckers made 3-pointers on Dallas’ next two possessions to pull away. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Rookie Isobel Borlase then made three 3-pointers in the first 87 seconds of the fourth before Reese completed a three-point play to give the Dream a 95-71 advantage. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Spain shot 50% from the field and made 13 3-pointers while eliminating the Opals. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The Americans shot 29 percent overall and a paltry eight percent on 3-pointers while missing eight free throws. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
  1. indicators
  2. tips
  3. needles
  4. advice
  5. indexes
Noun
  • Momentum indicators are at oversold levels where the stock has either stabilized or experienced snapback rallies.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Revenue matters, but profitability, operational excellence, customer experience and leadership capacity are equally important indicators of long-term success.
    — James Barlow, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicators
Noun
  • The label’s popular mary janes and ballerina flats were flanked by pointy slingbacks with contrasting tips that are poised to elevate everyday looks.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • The execution team worked for an hour to administer the lethal drugs, said Pike's defense lawyer Randy Spivey, who counted at least seven needles in her left arm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Medical staff failed to follow basic protocol, like ensuring the needles used were fresh, functional and inserted properly, according to the motion.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of needles
Noun
  • Our next section covers some of the key things to know about AI financial advice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • The bond rout had sent stocks tumbling early in the day, but as the decades-high yields eased, so did losses among the major stock indexes.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In stock markets abroad, indexes ticked higher in Europe as yields continue to swing in their bond markets amid concerns about high government debts and tight budgets.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of indexes

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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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