Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Game 3 could only be better if the halftime show were a two-round bout between old-guard Knicks fans Spike Lee and new-wave fan Timothee Chalamet, with Ben Stiller referring.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026 -
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Dining, Entertainment and Exploration No visit to Japan would be complete without mentioning the food.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The deal with Showbox sees the two partners co-producing Korean-language shows, initially focusing on remakes of ReelShort’s existing content, then expanding into original IP.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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By focusing on legacy component replication, the company aims to reduce dependency on fragile global supply chains and shorten repair timelines for aging defense systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The June 18 drop also included a new screenshot and the game's main theme, signaling that the full marketing push is underway.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Officials have also used large aerial ladder pipes, directing thousands of gallons of water per minute onto the building to contain the blaze.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In the directing category, both The Pitt and Pluribus went equally ham, submitting six episodes apiece.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Balor was in control toward the end of the match, nailing his finisher on Jimmy Uso.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Together, Pascale and Katzmann dart after heart-sinking feelings, shooting their arrows and nailing life to the wall.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Rather than centering her own celebrity, Kiyoko has spent years building a tribute to an imaginary place her followers inhabited long before the rest of the world took notice.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The Advanced Driver Assistance System is basic lane centering (see video above for more).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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