point (to)

Definition of point (to)next
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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Verb
  • This behavior indicates a significant underlying problem.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • According to the Seatrade report, the average reduction is approximately 9%, indicating that gains depend on wind power conditions.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Lajos’s transparent skin, initially so intriguing, does not end up mattering or meaning anything.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Point (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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