POINTED (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (up)

verb

Definition of pointed (up)

past tense of point (up)

as in emphasized

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Experts stressed that not all forms of sports betting are harmful, but emphasized that motivation and frequency need to be clear, especially for young people.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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Russian media highlighted an even broader collection of technologies, including mass drone deployments, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons and mobile assault units.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
But Alabama responded again with Brown's 7-yard scoring run, capping an 88-yard drive highlighted by Russell's third-down completions of 50 yards to Lotzeir Brooks and 22 yards to Coleman-Williams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighted

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The official stressed that many details remained unconfirmed and urged Moscow to provide accurate information quickly.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson confidently stressed this week that sacks of opposing quarterbacks will come.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of stressed

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That exhibition featured works by Heu Hwang, Kwon Young-woo, Lee Dong-youb, Park Seo-bo, and Suh Seung-won—a group of artists generally considered to have launched Korean monochrome painting, or dansaekhwa, as a movement.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The snake hunt was featured on TV newscasts and in newspaper articles.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

pointer

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