point out
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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Bellman Michael Christensen pointed out don’t-miss in-room amenities and area highlights upon arrival, while bartender Esteban Lira was quick to recommend his favorite libations and accommodate any modification at The Pony Room bar.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Shakir pointed out that only a handful of national figures on either side of the aisle have forcefully criticized AI, singling out Republicans like the Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene as notable outliers in their party.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
During the interview in March, Arora pointed out that his compensation structure at Palo Alto Networks hasn’t always worked in his favor.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Environmental organizations have pointed out numerous ways data centers affect the communities around them.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Shakir pointed out that only a handful of national figures on either side of the aisle have forcefully criticized AI, singling out Republicans like the Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene as notable outliers in their party.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
During the interview in March, Arora pointed out that his compensation structure at Palo Alto Networks hasn’t always worked in his favor.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Environmental organizations have pointed out numerous ways data centers affect the communities around them.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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