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
  • Court records indicate he was arrested in Whatcom County, Washington, in 2022.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • The recent run-up in gasoline futures indicates prices will rise another 10 to 25 cents over the next week.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • And Bobby also suggested an appetizer featuring his favorite cut of male raccoon roadkill.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • In court Friday, prosecutors introduced messages from late 2024 and early 2025 that suggested increasing strain in the relationship.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • The board is to vote Tuesday, with the outcome in little doubt as most members have signaled their support for the ban.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • This move signals a return to driving pleasure focused on lightness, balance, and affordability, contrasting with today's large electric SUVs.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of signal
Verb
  • But when two students are interacting with one another, Pfefferkorn noted that implies some level of institutional responsibility.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Jefferies initiated research coverage of the financial services company with a buy on Friday, setting a price target of $760, implying almost 22% upside from Monday’s close.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of imply
Verb
  • During the games, players were banned from wearing OneLove armbands that signified unity with the LGBTQ community.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • But anyone imagining that this signifies the end of Ronaldo’s international career should read on.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of signify
Verb
  • Instead, his address was intended to pressure Senate Republicans into passing the SAVE Act, a federal election reform bill.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Laptops are generally seen as major purchases intended for long-term use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • Now the flex of having attended one of the listening parties in 25 cities across the globe can only be inferred from checking the date someone logged.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • It was invented at a whiteboard, assumed from a handful of conversations, or inferred from the founder's own experience and never checked against the people supposed to feel it.
    — Paul Evans, Forbes.com, 22 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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