Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work with that of other units, referring only unusual or highly-complex problems.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Johnson attributed the increase in the charging rate for domestic assaults to a focused effort by her office on referring cases for charges to be filed.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
10 Jan. 2026
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Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, when speaking to reporters at the White House, Vice President JD Vance scolded the media for not mentioning that the same ICE officer who shot Good was previously seriously injured during the car-dragging incident.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boston Dynamics confirmed that initial units will be deployed in 2026 at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, signaling Atlas’s transition from research platform to commercial workforce robot.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At that moment, a bell rang, signaling the start of the lunch hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition to his directing prowess, Reiner's skills as an actor were recognized by the Golden Globes in the past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So what’s the key to nailing the kitsch look in your home decor?—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the twilight photo, the Too Much actress leaned up against a fence while nailing the office siren aesthetic.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Sikora, a Capitals prospect, has had a strong tournament centering Czechia’s top line and playing on both top special teams.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Alexander Payne's bittersweet comedy-drama spans that strange limbo period between Christmas and the new year, centering on a teacher (Paul Giamatti), student (Dominic Sessa), and school cook (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), all with nowhere else to go during the break, who develop an unexpected bond.—
Kate Stroup,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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