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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  • The report also indicated that Chinese developers continued to use Nvidia chips for training advanced models despite efforts to expand domestic alternatives.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • State inspection records show multiple water quality and safety violations at Hialeah's Bucky Dent Water Park, indicating concerns beyond the permitting issues city officials have publicly cited for the facility's closure.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicate
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  • The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
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  • Since then, Tehran and Muscat have been negotiating over navigation through the strait and have signalled that an agreement could be within reach.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Squeeze, squeeze, went the boy’s hand, signalling that everything was correct.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
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  • In summary, the Big Mysteries Survey suggests that physicists are more divided on many foundational questions than popular accounts often imply.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, general manager Brian Cashman implied the Tigers and Orioles asked for Lombard in potential deals for Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman, who were acquired by the Dodgers and Red Sox, respectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of imply
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  • Margaretha Zelle MacLeod’s stage name came to signify the epitome of the seductive female spy after she was executed by the French in 1917.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of signify
Verb
  • The bed is also constructed with pressure-relieving orthopedic foam intended to help support joints and muscles.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Chicago area programming by NOBLE includes a program called The Law & Your Community, intended to encourage productive interactions with law enforcement, Davis said.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • OpenAI has said the models inferred that Hugging Face could host datasets, models or solutions connected with ExploitGym.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Users didn’t always ask clean questions, and the underlying systems were not yet good enough to infer intent reliably at scale.
    — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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