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Definitions

come to the point

VERB
specify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate
STRONG
blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag
WEAK
be specific button down draw a picture get down to brass tacks get to the point go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse destroy neglect unsettle
STRONG
discourage dissuade halt ignore
WEAK
generalize

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s come to the point where the science community recognizes that a fairly significant degree of climate disruption and damage and suffering is pretty inevitable.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

“The genetics has now finally come to the point where we can do this on a broad scale and get the kind of resolution and information that we didn’t have,” Morin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

"People were coming up with very exotic solutions to these puzzles, and now we've come to the point where we can resolve all of them," Kara says.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2024

Have you actually come to the point where you think you’re defined by your desires?

From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2023

“In my country,” he said, “we come to the point quickly. Mr. Poirot, I want you to take on a job for me.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.