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
  • Manchester City are looking to wrap up their move for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, while Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to bring in Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison heading in the other direction.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The German team reached the second group stage on that occasion and will be aiming for a medal this time, though the absence of star player Satou Sabally is a major blow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • People are citing price levels, including by mentioning oil and gas prices; food; and also war and conflict.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • One example is museums’ wall labels now mentioning tainted or dubious provenance.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • On the whole, dietetics has not appeared to be a priority for the administration, with much of the conversation focusing on bolstering nutrition education for medical doctors, or elevating non-credentialed roles, like wellness coaches.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than focusing on exclusivity, families should consider job placement, internship experience, recruiter demand, alumni networks and earning potential.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • The National Sheriffs’ Association is dropping its opposition to landmark cryptocurrency legislation after spending months pushing back on it, signaling momentum ahead of a Senate vote later this month.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • London City Lionesses finished sixth last season but have signed two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, signalling a shift in the league’s status quo.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of signaling
Verb
  • The league could expand its existing community programs by partnering with food banks, funding mobile food pantries, providing meals to children during the offseason and directing team charitable dollars toward local food-security programs.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to starring in the campaign (alongside the duck), Affleck is also directing the spots alongside Pierce.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • The San Diego native has started all 24 of UCLA’s games during his two seasons in Westwood, nailing 36 of his 44 field-goal attempts, including five out his nine attempts from at least 50 yards.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the point of the Neo is that it eschews frills and frippery in favor of nailing the basics.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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