Thesaurus results for POINT (TO)

point (to)

verb

Definition of point (to)

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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Tests between -112°F and 68°F showed no exothermic peaks associated with water crystallization, indicating that ice formation was suppressed in the hydrogel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Research indicates one in-person meeting can deliver the impact of three virtual ones, with many finding the commercial return outweighs travel costs.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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