POINTED (TOWARD) Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

pointed (toward)

verb

Definition of pointed (toward)

past tense of point (toward)

as in looked (toward)

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the town's monument to its lost fishermen points toward the sea, the source of its wealth as well as its sorrow

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San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

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