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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (to)
Verb
  • Fitness requirements and tour intensity are clearly indicated, helping travelers choose journeys suited to their abilities.
    Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Comments from some of the company representatives indicated the president may need to do more convincing.
    Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Protesters said the demonstration was meant to reflect democratic participation in its most visible form — expressive, passionate, and impossible to ignore.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This drawstring pair is meant to have a relaxed, slouchy leg and a high-rise silhouette.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Pointed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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