POINTING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing

verb

present participle of point

as in referring

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as in aiming

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Verb

The comparisons between that movie and Elsinore, what with all the Hamlet being performed and poignantly referring back to our characters’ circumstances, have been impossible to ignore.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Nossaman also declined comment, referring questions to the rail authority.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of referring

Verb

According to reports in September 2025, CATL’s European general manager Matt Shen informed that the company had been aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
That means aiming the nozzle down the hair shaft, not at it from every angle, and keeping heat in check.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

He's become a fan of some of the city's top restaurants, mentioning Cosme, Milos, Mercado Little Spain and Casa Ora, renowned for its Venezuelan cuisine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Massie also accused Hegseth of ignoring laws to minimize civilian casualties in Iran, specifically mentioning the bombing of a girls' school in Iran shortly after the war began.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentioning

Verb

Game Changer season eight has been all about escalation, with the producers focusing on audacious ideas, technically complicated setups, and bigger, more chaotic casts.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
About Ausom Ausom develops electric scooters for adults, focusing on performance, comfort, and practical rider design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

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Death is everywhere, encroaching on the villagers as the sound of mortar fire grows louder, signaling the moment when their liberators may also spell their doom.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
The appointments follow the arrival in May of Marco De Vincenzo as head of leather goods design, working under the artistic direction of Sarah Burton, signaling the brand’s ambition to rev up the handbag category.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of signaling

Verb

Perhaps the biggest was that an HBO Max Reddit account was hijacked and began directing users to an app that was actually infostealer malware in disguise.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
When Sarah has more set up for Flour & Fern, there will be posts here directing you to where to find us for all of your future event and day-to-day needs!

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

The right accessories – aka, your nails – can transform your autumn wardrobes, so nailing (pun intended) the color, shape and art is everything.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of nailing

Verb

Philadelphia police continue to probe a home in the city's Olney neighborhood that is linked to at least five women who are presumed dead, with the investigation into their disappearances centering around a father-son duo who lived in the house.

— Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Instead of centering the drinks around alcohol, these events can serve coffee, matcha and energy drinks, with fruit, protein snacks and nonalcoholic options on the side.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of centering

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