POINTED (OUT) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (out)

verb

Definition of pointed (out)

past tense of point (out)

as in hinted (at)

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Homeland Security has indicated that getting the wall built is a priority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of indicated

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Text messages suggested d4vd had manipulated Celeste, even after their breakup in November 2024, the prosecution wrote.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Clark suggested Cannon re-edit and overdub the recording with the stronger bass drums that would become Cannon’s trademark sound and nickname inspiration.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

Definition of suggested

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The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of intended

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Greer signaled Tuesday that the administration is working on a new way to replace those broad levies, since its previous strategy to sustain them expires at the end of this week.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
The London Times separately reported before the appointment that the administration had signaled opposition to Miliband and was even more concerned about the prospect of him becoming foreign secretary.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of signaled

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His team also collapses down the stretch and even though its not implied, the link is obvious that Mayfield’s health is a contributing factor.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
But the inference is that the rankings implied where the quarterbacks stood entering 2026.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026

Definition of implied

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