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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The search is pointing toward Taal Lake, a volcanic lake, where it is believed that the men's bodies might have been disposed of, according to reporting by the BBC.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025
Most Wall Street commentary from major investment banks pointed toward a narrow conflict and a short, limited move in oil prices.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 June 2025
The public post suggests the issues between the two are escalating, pointing toward an eventual split and a turn for Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Igarashi sits fourth in the World Surf League’s World Tour rankings, so a strong finish at the Trestles Pro could mean big points toward his attempt to compete in the Final 5 later this year in Fiji for a chance at the 2025 world title.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025
Most Wall Street commentary from major investment banks pointed toward a narrow conflict and a short, limited move in oil prices.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 June 2025
The public post suggests the issues between the two are escalating, pointing toward an eventual split and a turn for Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Igarashi sits fourth in the World Surf League’s World Tour rankings, so a strong finish at the Trestles Pro could mean big points toward his attempt to compete in the Final 5 later this year in Fiji for a chance at the 2025 world title.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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 4 Jul. 2025.
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