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
  • Vercel recently shared that ChatGPT went from referring less than 1% of new sign-ups to around 10% in roughly six months.
    — Nital Shah, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Members can earn points on every purchase, plus bonus points for simple actions like creating an account, joining the email list, writing a photo review, or referring a friend.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of referring
Verb
  • The team has to be good by 2027-28 The Rangers are aiming for the playoffs this coming season, which feels like a reasonable goal.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Qolab replaces traditional Josephson junction fabrication with precision subtractive etching, aiming to improve qubit coherence and manufacturing consistency.
    — Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • After weeks of not mentioning or recognizing the protests, Modi issued his first public response on Thursday to demonstrations.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Sales through the platform have grown 46% year over year, while Traackr recorded a 183% increase in activated creators, a 222% increase in video views, and a 902% increase in TikTok posts mentioning the brand.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Traditional reviews encourage employees to play it safe, focusing on quotas and deadlines rather than innovation.
    — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Human eyes don’t register the infrared portion of the light spectrum because infrared photons don’t carry enough energy to trigger the signaling pathway inside our light-sensing cells.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Amazon provided an exclamation point in June by signing the largest lease the Atlanta area has seen so far this year, signaling that big warehouse users are once again willing to make moves.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of signaling
Verb
  • In 1992, Congress enacted a federal law directing the service academies and senior war colleges to boost their civilian academic ranks.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Employers are strategically directing pay to top performers and critical skills, adapting to local market dynamics, and focusing on total rewards, including benefits and employee well-being.
    — John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • Making good on his promise in The Holdovers, Dominic Sessa is excellent in the role, nailing the contradictory aspects of a slippery character while mapping his coming-of-age arc with empathy and honesty.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • Ankle socks, meanwhile, are optional but highly recommended for nailing the preppy-cool look.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • Bryan’s team, taking inspiration from the design of the Atlanta Falcons’ wings and centering pleating into the designs, feels the most cohesive so far.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The song, out now via OddAtelier/Columbia Records, is her ode to summer, centering on a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of centering
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