POINTING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing

verb

present participle of point

as in referring

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Verb

The Napa County Sheriff’s Office is referring the case to the Napa District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution.

— Alexandra Marquez, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Through the partnership, LillyDirect customers will be able to request a free Oura ring sizing kit, referring them from LillyDirect’s medication-first platform to Oura’s sleep, stress, exercise, and GLP-1 tracking tools.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 June 2026

Definition of referring

Verb

Inference chips take off Rebellions, which is backed by Samsung, SK Hynix and a key fund from the Korean government, is one of a slew of startups that are aiming to take a share in the AI inference semiconductor market.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Initially, CEOs warned of widespread job replacement, but now emphasize AI's role in productivity and growth, aiming for employee adoption.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of mentioning

Verb

Many people prefer whole-wheat pasta to increase their fiber intake, support digestive and heart health, and improve the overall nutrient quality of their diet, rather than focusing primarily on protein.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
What environmental activists also argue is that the fight has been reduced to a binary of AC versus no AC, focusing the debate on the treatment, not the cause.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of focusing

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An important index for chip stocks is flashing a technical warning sign, possibly signaling a drawdown of as much as 17%, according to investment bank BTIG.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Xenophobic unrest in South Africa has become a painful cost of doing business, executives warned, signalling that companies are bracing for prolonged instability in a country eager to draw fresh investment.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of signaling

Verb

Federal officials have offered little additional information since Thursday’s operation, with each agency directing questions elsewhere or declining to comment.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Guard members, clearly distinguished by their military fatigues, have been seen throughout downtown Memphis on patrols and directing traffic during events.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

And for a team that hasn’t met expectations so far this season, nailing the on-base celebration is probably more important than a lot of fans might think.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
However, Boston quickly erased its deficit, nailing back-to-back-to-back 4-point shots, much to the excitement of Ice Cube and the crowd.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of nailing

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The index last made a high on June 3, with most options volume centering around the $710 level, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Rather than centering pain or hardship, Brown said the exhibition focuses on joy and the process of becoming.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of centering

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