point toward

verb

pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
Synonyms of point towardnext
: 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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In it, a black SUV is pointed toward a white van, its door flung open. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 But rather than lobbying aggressively for the All-Star Game's biggest honor, Cease pointed toward one of the league's brightest young stars. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 There’s always the possibility that these recent headline-grabbing cases of mysterious disappearances might mark a turning point toward reform. Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Plant your feet about hip-width apart, six to eight inches in front of your bottom, with your knees bent and pointing toward the ceiling. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for point toward

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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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