pointed (to)

Definition of pointed (to)next
past tense of point (to)
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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Verb
  • At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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  • Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026
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“Pointed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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