point toward
phrasal verb
pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
: to show that something is true or probably true
Everything points toward a bright future for their company.
The results from these tests point toward a different conclusion.
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Most autonomous robots remain behind safety barriers, but ALLEX points toward systems that can operate closer to people.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For his part, Falkowski has turned to the theoretical study of scattering amplitudes, a growing research area focused on the geometric patterns underlying particle interaction statistics, patterns that could point toward a truer perspective on the quantum world.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Syria's January 2026 developments point toward the 2027-2028 electoral cycle across the UK, France, and Germany.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Netflix stock has sunk about 30% since the news of the deal emerged last fall, with many analysts worrying that the transaction is a defensive move and points toward a year or two of massive distractions for the dominant streamer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For his part, Falkowski has turned to the theoretical study of scattering amplitudes, a growing research area focused on the geometric patterns underlying particle interaction statistics, patterns that could point toward a truer perspective on the quantum world.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Syria's January 2026 developments point toward the 2027-2028 electoral cycle across the UK, France, and Germany.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Netflix stock has sunk about 30% since the news of the deal emerged last fall, with many analysts worrying that the transaction is a defensive move and points toward a year or two of massive distractions for the dominant streamer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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