point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)next
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point (up)
  1. highlight
  2. emphasize
  3. stress
  4. feature
Verb
  • Raftelis highlighted the November caseload for one probation officer who had a total of 753 cases under their supervision.
    — Nathan Pilling July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • The complaint specifically highlights Barros’ current role leading the MCCA — a quasi–state entity in which DCAMM officials sit on its Board of Directors.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of highlight
Verb
  • Doctors are emphasizing the importance of minimizing your time in the smoke as much as possible.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In its presentation in May, Spirit emphasized that Avon needs more affordable housing.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of emphasize
Verb
  • This is why your manager at work always looks so stressed out.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Officials from both companies stressed that the successful demonstration highlights the value of open-architecture systems that allow advanced autonomy software to work seamlessly with electronic warfare platforms.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of stress
Verb
  • The event also featured a concert headlined by Memphis rapper Big Boogie, the Star-Telegram previously reported.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The short clip features dramatic music with Batman’s back at the center.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of feature
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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