POINT (UP) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)

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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Verb

These features, offering rewrite, proofread, and summarize options, appear as a contextual pop-up when text is highlighted.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Instead, most Republicans stood firm in a critical hearing with an administration waging a hugely unpopular war, while Democrats highlighted the gap between its premature victory laps and the current stalemate.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of highlight

Verb

These crises emphasize that public health demands sustained public trust, transparent communication, robust investment in surveillance, and strong global partnerships to proactively address infectious disease threats.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
He’s also expected to deliver more than a straightforward genre film, emphasizing the social realism aspects and sensory prose of the novel.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of emphasize

Verb

Wallace stressed that faith does not eliminate the need for strategy and that vision must be accompanied by disciplined work.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In addition, stressed ecosystems, such as industrial ports, are highly vulnerable to bioinvasion because disturbances allow for fast-growing opportunistic species to establish themselves, the paper states.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of stress

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The film’s massive ensemble cast also features Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliott Page, Himesh Patel, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Corey Hawkins, Mia Goth, James Remar and the voice of Bill Irwin.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The second floor will feature a gallery to showcase the history of race relations in North Texas, honoring Rouse's memory with a permanent gallery, interpretive exhibitions, and educational programming.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of feature

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point (toward)

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