pointed (toward)

Definition of pointed (toward)next
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (toward)
faced
Verb
  • The brothers previously faced rape and human trafficking charges in Britain in connection to three alleged victims, CPS said.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Eagle Fire is also pursuing a separate partnership with the city for a training facility, but the project has faced challenges at City Hall.
    Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pointed (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28toward%29. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster