POINT (OUT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

point (out)

verb

Definition of point (out)

as in to indicate

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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

Definition of indicate

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But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Automotive News’ report is light on details about the model but suggests the variant will be based on the standard Bronco and could arrive by the end of the decade.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

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Marks and Spencer's Pantheon renovation signifies a substantial investment in physical retail, rolling out new design concepts.

— Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of signify

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It’s also intended to alert first responders and other healthcare providers that a woman has recently given birth and to check for postpartum complications, such as low blood pressure, bleeding, or infections.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Immediately after the legislation was signed, states began bracing for the substantial pullback of federal support, rural hospital closures, and implementation of burdensome paperwork requirements intended to drive down enrollment.

— Diana DeGette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of intend

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The company says the model can infer what it is supposed to do from a short sensorimotor demonstration and immediately try the task itself.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
In a consortium network, one bank should not be able to infer another bank’s client flows.

— Ravi Chamria, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of infer

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