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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The military said Haj Hassan’s family was with him, but emphasized that the family was not targeted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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Taiwan’s defense ministry said many of the technologies highlighted in the audit emerged after the counter-drone programme began in 2021.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
The Fever’s backup point guard did not attempt a 2-point shot during her breakout performance, highlighted by four 3s in the fourth frame.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighted

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Captain Adam Smith, now 35, featured regularly in pre-season, and Max Aarons, back from loan spells with Valencia and Rangers in the past two seasons, got some minutes too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
After a 3-3 homestand that featured Ozzie Guillén’s number retirement ceremony and a pope hat giveaway, the Chicago White Sox headed out for their biggest trip in five years following Thursday’s 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

pointer

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