point (out)

verb

Definition of point (out)next
as in to indicate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point (out)
  1. indicate
  2. suggest
  3. signal
  4. imply
  5. signify
  6. intend
  7. infer
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  • Astronomers have cataloged more than 6,000 exoplanets and are examining the atmospheres of promising worlds for gases that could indicate biological activity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Who starts Saturday’s game at Kansas is uncertain, but Frost indicated that Barnett could see action this weekend against the Jayhawks.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • In 2025, Google’s Craig Gidney published research suggesting RSA-2048 could theoretically be factored with fewer than one million noisy physical qubits under specific engineering assumptions, a dramatic reduction from previous estimates.
    — Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your idea may be more promising than the first attempt suggests.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • As the final whistle blew at CPKC Stadium, signaling victory for the Kansas City Current in a Saturday playoff match, a release of joy swept across the field.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • While the pledge signals a growing commitment to addressing the environmental impact, questions remain about accountability, transparency and how progress will be measured.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of signal
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  • The $250 Ring Drone Camera offers exactly what the product’s name implies — the technology to capture moving images from a lens affixed to a small quadcopter drone, according to the company.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The underlying implication in much of the criticism was that non-Equity shows are subpar and that hosting them implies a tacit acceptance of the mistreatment of actors.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of imply
Verb
  • In this view, the use of force signifies the abdication of political power rather than its culmination.
    — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The new name follows a $50 million gift to CCMC from entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist Tom Golisano in 2025 and signifies the hospital joining the Golisano Children’s Alliance.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of signify
Verb
  • These functions are intended to make the technology easier to operate across changing sailing conditions, while reducing the energy required to generate the bubbles.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Then, however, the whistle blew and officials said that the previous incomplete pass intended for Tremble was under review.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • Clifton also argued that a jury could reasonably infer that Ouellette caused the bloody nose and that bringing the cooler to the party meets the criteria of providing alcohol to a minor.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Personal information includes browsing and purchase histories, location, income and information inferred from other data.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of infer
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“Point (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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