at this point

Idioms  

1. Also,. Now, as in At this point in time we don't need a new refrigerator. Even wordier synonyms for “now” than at present, all four phrases imply that what is the case now may not always have been so or may not remain so. For example, At this point she is by far the best athlete on the circuit implies that she may not have been the best in the past or may not be in the future. Similarly, Buying a new car seems prudent at this juncture indicates that this purchase may not have been wise in the past and may not be at some future time. Also see at that point.

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at this point

Still, a strong dollar probably does less to move the needle on U.S. inflation at this point, Wallerstein told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

Normally, not having an answer to the most basic of questions at this point in the summer would fail you.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“I think at this point, everyone realizes that it’s likely not and are essentially assuming a world in which rates are somewhere around the six to seven range,” Fleming said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Swinney said at this point "relations soured significantly".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

I guess people just think of it as our seat at this point.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell