Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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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
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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
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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
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The mark was intended to be used on clothing, specifically mentioning T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, socks and shoes in the filing.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Even a milestone like a 35th launch and landing, bringing it closer to space shuttle Discovery‘s record of 39 spaceflights across nearly four decades, seems hardly worth mentioning.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Another episode, directed by Andrew DeYoung, sees Tom accidentally ingest potent hallucinogenic mushrooms, with Rhys nailing absurdist humor and a haunting flashback.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Grammy winner didn't miss a beat, nailing Bob Fosse's iconic choreography while belting out the iconic John Kander and Fred Ebb tune.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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In the new series, Hughey reimagined the cult classic through a modern lens, centering a Black female lead (Keke Palmer).—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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