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
  • The White House ​responded to a detailed list of questions about the story by referring Reuters to Trump Media.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than referring back to Lee and Emma Thompson, Snell brings it back to Austen herself.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of referring
Verb
  • Back in 2022, the Biden administration imposed export controls that barred Nvidia from selling its most advanced AI chips to China, aiming to slow Beijing’s progress in AI and its potential military applications.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Scheduled to run through September 2029, the project will test recovering factory waste and used garments across two recycling cycles, aiming to retain the cotton’s commercial value.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • In the most competitive races, 32% of all recent Democratic ad spending went to ads mentioning energy affordability issues, compared with 12% from Republicans.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And the last two summits have ended with little agreement on how to reduce emissions, the final texts not even mentioning fossil fuels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • More about Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, founded in 2010, provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners, focusing on older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Calvin Klein is making its official debut at the leading menswear trade show, taking over the Sala delle Colonne venue at the fairgrounds and focusing on the denim part of its fall 2027 collection.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Voice usage has also nearly doubled during that period, signaling a significant shift toward the newer system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The spot where the crash occurred has a yellow pedestrian crossing sign but no beacon, crosswalk or other markings signaling drivers to slow down.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of signaling
Verb
  • Prior to Jakobson, filmmaker Elia Kazan lived in the 20-foot-wide abode while directing East of Eden (1955) and Splendor in the Grass (1961).
    — Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Avildsen brought the movie in on time and went on to win the Oscar for directing.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • With this Southern favorite, nailing the gooey texture is essential.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The good news is that there’s no single formula for nailing a fancy dinner look.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • The song marked her ode to summer, centering on a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The screen can also serve as a visual aid for centering your book or document onto the mat.
    — David English, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of centering
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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