pointing

present participle of point

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
Verb
  • Game 3 could only be better if the halftime show were a two-round bout between old-guard Knicks fans Spike Lee and new-wave fan Timothee Chalamet, with Ben Stiller referring.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Dining, Entertainment and Exploration No visit to Japan would be complete without mentioning the food.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The defense challenged that interpretation, focusing on legal questions surrounding the status of the unborn child and whether kidnapping could be applied in the manner the prosecution argued.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 12 June 2026
  • Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing on youth mental health, arts education and community support causes.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • This latest attempt was a political project, signaling European unity as tensions brewed on the continent’s borders.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • Saylor returned to buying bitcoin in early June, signalling to some that the worst of the 2026 bitcoin price crash could be over.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Miami-Dade commissioners Natalie Orbis and Roberto Gonzalez passed a resolution in January directing the county mayor’s office to produce a report on whether the buses were actually a benefit for residents’ wallets and health – and the environment.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
  • Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Balor was in control toward the end of the match, nailing his finisher on Jimmy Uso.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Together, Pascale and Katzmann dart after heart-sinking feelings, shooting their arrows and nailing life to the wall.
    Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Rather than centering her own celebrity, Kiyoko has spent years building a tribute to an imaginary place her followers inhabited long before the rest of the world took notice.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
  • The Advanced Driver Assistance System is basic lane centering (see video above for more).
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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