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

“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

It’s not clear what ICE officers are being directed to do at this point.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

"We believe we will more than accomplish the evidentiary burden of probable cause at this point to hold David to answer on these three felony charges," Hochman told the press.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

“The fact that they’re throwing everything up on the walls at this point demonstrates panic,” Becker said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Ray was smiling at this point, but I could see his pivot foot was grinding into the concrete.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri