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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Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 For health systems and technology companies racing to build AI diagnostic tools, the split in the research points toward a design problem rather than a simple yes-or-no verdict on AI’s competence. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The northern part of the district included majority-Black neighborhoods in Belle Glade, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach, which went around 70 points toward Harris in 2024. Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026 The answers vary across the region, but every answer points toward a stronger American role. Huong Le-Thu, Time, 22 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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