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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Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber ride-share vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2023.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
At one point toward the conclusion of the hearing, Mangione appeared to wink at someone seated in the packed gallery.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The Upshot Of Bilt Rewards For Student Loans Putting Bilt rewards points toward student loans is a welcome new option for consumers focused on paying down debt.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent days, however, the buzz seems to be pointing toward him falling past the top three.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
At one point toward the conclusion of the hearing, Mangione appeared to wink at someone seated in the packed gallery.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The Upshot Of Bilt Rewards For Student Loans Putting Bilt rewards points toward student loans is a welcome new option for consumers focused on paying down debt.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent days, however, the buzz seems to be pointing toward him falling past the top three.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.
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