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pointing

verb

present participle of point
1
as in referring

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2
as in aiming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
  1. referring
  2. aiming
  3. mentioning
  4. focusing
  5. signaling
  6. directing
  7. nailing
  8. centering
Verb
  • Medical residents and professionals can earn a $1,000 referral bonus for referring other doctors, dentists, or residents.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike Epstein, Blanche was not formally sanctioned, with Williams instead referring the matter to the New York Bar, where he is admitted.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of referring
Verb
  • Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Even after clinching the division likely this week, the Dodgers (91-59) will be playing for seeding, aiming for at least a first-round bye.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Then, Heather flips the script on Lisa by mentioning Lisa’s accusation that Angie’s husband was involved with circle jerks.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The statement recognized the roster size and injuries as a challenge for football, mentioning that the team has access to a sports psychologist.
    — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Targeting Inbound Migration And Job Growth​ Investors can leverage regional shifts by focusing on secondary and tertiary markets instead of massive metropolitan areas.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Our methodology To find the best credit counseling services, CNBC Select reviewed more than a dozen top agencies, focusing on services, fees, reputation and transparency.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • The proposal came as Brussels and Ottawa seek to deepen ties, signaling a significant shift in the EU, which had been lukewarm to Germany's proposal in May for granting an associate membership to Ukraine.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The pandemic, however, brought an influx of inventive young creatives who’ve now opened design studios, shops, and restaurants, signaling a new era for the region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of signaling
Verb
  • Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaida.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • In last week’s win over Fannin County, McGraw — who is also a standout girls soccer player — was 6-for-6 on extra points and was 1-for-1 on field goals, nailing a 27-yard attempt.
    — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Knowing how to apply lipstick is one of those essential beauty skills worth mastering, alongside nailing how to apply cream blush and perfecting your base.
    — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • An obsession with centering youth sports around traveling is another common element of private equity that is creating angst among parents.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His priorities include centering students, supporting strong neighborhood schools and planning responsibly for the future.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of centering
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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