point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.
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But Mehlman also pointed out that eight of the past 10 presidents have had at least one Supreme Court opening in the first two years of their term.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
These mini-retinas pointed out that the specific cellular mechanisms arrange red, green, and blue cone cells, noting that the foveola uniquely excludes blue cones to maximize visual clarity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Balcerzak and Taylor walked through the recreational floors, pointing out how much work has been done, and how much is left.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
In Bordeaux, Merlot’s natural characteristics were masked for many years by heavy oak aging, Darmaillacq points out, resulting in a more rigid style of wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
These mini-retinas pointed out that the specific cellular mechanisms arrange red, green, and blue cone cells, noting that the foveola uniquely excludes blue cones to maximize visual clarity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Balcerzak and Taylor walked through the recreational floors, pointing out how much work has been done, and how much is left.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
In Bordeaux, Merlot’s natural characteristics were masked for many years by heavy oak aging, Darmaillacq points out, resulting in a more rigid style of wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for point out
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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