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

Rather than immediately referring struggling students for special education, schools provide increasingly intensive interventions while collecting objective data about whether those interventions work.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 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

Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Democrats are aiming to keep control of the Michigan governorship in what is expected to be a competitive general election race.

— New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

One minor point worth mentioning, though, is that in the new trailer (shown below), the Billbine gets its new long rifle launcher (shown above) as seen in the Side R footage from 2024.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Insider Monkey also included Springfield on its list of best places to retire in Vermont, mentioning small-town living and quality healthcare at Springfield Hospital.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentioning

Verb

The rooms All are subtly and swankily music-themed in the spirit of the hotel’s strong music history (Carnegie Hall is nearly next door) and art works focusing on instruments placed throughout the property were curated by The Met.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Instead, the filmmakers chose to go smaller, focusing on the internal conflict and loneliness of Holland’s Peter Parker after a spell forces his friends to forget him.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 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

Re-centering mindfulness on the body, as originally taught, promises a more complete and joyful life.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Rather than centering on Kohberger, the series focuses on the lives of Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle and Chapin, as well as the lasting impact of their deaths.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of centering

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