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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Seattle police declined to comment on the matter, referring all questions back to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Neither firm responded to a request for comment early Thursday about Musk referring them as terrorists.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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In addition to shoes, a new accessories team is building out the handbag selection, aiming to craft signature styles and develop the category from that foundation.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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That would presumably push Bo Bichette from the DH spot to second base, aiming to keep Toronto’s biggest bats in the lineup.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s all without mentioning the fact that the Crown notched a nine-game win streak to conclude the season — tying the longest streak in the post-shootout era in MLS.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the only evidence explicitly mentioning Jones in the report pertains to a pair of Facebook posts made before and after the incident.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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Educational institutions aren't an exception, especially in 2025, when attackers are actively directing their efforts toward them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The film marks the first directing credit for Robert Wise (later of 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still and 1965's The Sound of Music glory), since he was uncredited for directing additional sequences in The Magnificent Ambersons two years prior.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The collection follows the brand’s rapid April debut sellout and its July debut in the wine market, signaling a move into broader artisanal home and entertaining goods.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The situation remains tense, with both sides signaling a readiness to escalate if their strategic objectives are challenged.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, Powell and Mattfeld are pros, nailing the pitch and catch on both takes.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Two of Chicago's four wins have come in late-game situations against the Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders, either by blocking the opponents' field goal attempt or nailing one after a big defensive play.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The book is meant to provide a framework for experimenting and learning quickly, running a startup that isn't burning cash, measuring real progress and centering human creativity.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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