Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
Verb
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The report touted various incidents where the programs have been useful, such as a sheriff’s office responding to online threats of mass violence and charging an individual, a neo-Nazi being encouraged to access mental health services and a hospital referring a troubled student to a support clinic.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025 -
The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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At City, he does not get involved in the football intricacies, instead focusing on cutting deals.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Trojans head coach Elan Bain said focusing on their fundamentals was a key to victory.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors reportedly told Ku’s brother that prior to the fateful Taiwan trip, Herchen and Ku could be heard arguing and mentioning divorce.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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What’s somewhat wild here is that this came from director Francis Lawrence, best known for directing almost all the Hunger Games movies, including Catching Fire, the two parts of Mockingjay and the recent Ballad of Songs and Snakes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The experiment involved directing an electron beam from the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) onto a hydrogen target inside the CLAS12 detector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Conduit congregants welcomed Baker’s video with whoops, shouts and tears, signaling a shared grief.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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When their team succeeded, the ventral striatum lit up, signaling pleasure center activation.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This chunky-but-lightweight pair adds polish to any look without trying too hard—the key to nailing Portuguese style.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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After nailing Madigan’s position, Satkovich went in to add more lipstick.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Episodes will be released weekly, with each one centering on a different family dynamic.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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As budgets tighten and public backlash against DEI chills some brand activity, millennial founders in fashion and beauty doubled down on purpose, proximity, and partnership—centering community over clout.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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