pointed (out)

verb

Definition of pointed (out)next
past tense of point (out)
as in hinted (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (out)
  1. indicated
  2. suggested
  3. intended
  4. signaled
  5. implied
Verb
  • The deputy's statement of facts indicated that the Camry driver did not apply his brakes before the collision, and the evidence showed the speedometer was stuck at 100 mph after the crash.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Certain Anthropic board members and entities affiliated or associated ‌with them ⁠have indicated interest in buying up to $303 million of shares from the offering.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of indicated
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  • Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, suggested Sullivan would have expected to gain a larger share.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Films About Films was created after leading filmmakers suggested it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggested
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  • Though intended as a joke, the latter reaction succinctly illustrates the attention this trip has garnered on social media.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Alas, the Criterion Collection, at a glance, is a bunch of old movies on DVD, and yet, one that has grown to resemble a large, quite selective archive intended to withstand the ephemeral winds of Netflix, Peacock and Prime.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of intended
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  • Democrats have signaled plans to put forth bills to help Americans with health care costs, bring back enhanced premium tax credits, and undo Medicaid cuts.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Local leaders have signaled support for further restrictions.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of signaled
Verb
  • But when Franklyn eventually attempted to discuss the night with Portnoy and the Barstool executive team, no one seemed as worried as Cooper had implied, Franklyn wrote.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The path for monetary policy remains in focus, especially after Friday's blowout payrolls report showed that hourly wages continue to grow and implied that the job market is holding up.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of implied
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“Pointed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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