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
Verb
  • Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of indicate
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  • Preliminary evidence suggests the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, the spokesperson said.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of suggest
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  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Definition of signal
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  • And as the ships’ names imply, a voyage on any one of these vessels is one that is designed to bring happiness to all who partake.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Iran has not directly claimed responsibility for the attacks, but has implied involvement.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of imply
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  • That signified everything that Joe and Angela had swept under the rug.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Dinners are interrupted whenever a harried entrepreneur receives that ping that signifies there is a critical, must-address emergency happening on their phone.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of signify
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  • The end of Temporary Protected Status — a program intended to protect people in the event of a natural disaster — heightened concerns about deportation to a country that is reeling after twin earthquakes from June 24.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • Using that information, the system can infer how adjusting these parameters can minimize certain errors.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • The phylodynamic model inferred that the virus spent roughly 80 to 90 percent of its time in these single-brood mosquitoes.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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