POINTED (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (up)

verb

Definition of pointed (up)

past tense of point (up)

as in emphasized

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups.

— Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Unlike past rallies, Edly-Allen said Indivisible Northeast Lake County emphasized the nonpartisan flavor of Saturday’s event.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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Miller has highlighted Poindexter's past arrests for drug possession and assault in a September campaign ad.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Now those votes are being highlighted in campaign ads across the country, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, which charts media spending.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighted

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During her brief address at the end of a two-hour-plus meeting, the Salvadoran ambassador stressed the need for adequate security measures and international support for the armed mission.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The complaint does not charge him with espionage, theft of trade secrets, or acting as an agent of a foreign government, a point his defense stressed in its motion.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stressed

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The Forum, the first of its 35th season, was moderated by journalist Michele Norris, and featured hundreds of high school and college students from across the state.

— Nick Caito Photo, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
The album featured the sexy, chicken-scratch funk of the 1970s melted down to something slow and gooey next to early-morning comedown music for a ’90s-style sunrise in the chill-out room.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

pointer

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