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
  • Disney was likely referring here to the resolution terms of a fight with YouTube TV in late 2025.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of referring
Verb
  • Ukraine says Russia is scaling up its production of ballistic missiles, aiming to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors that can stop them.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If insurance falls short, the third line involves strategic litigation defense, aiming to settle cases early to minimize costs and uncertainty.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • The endorsement was not raised at the press conference, with neither mentioning the other in their remarks.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Another thing worth mentioning about #1 Aspinall Street is that there is handsome photograph of Ted placed in the upstairs bathroom, which was once the bedroom that Ted and Olwyn, Ted’s sister, shared.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • The challenge was designed to encourage the teens to step away from social media and constant smartphone use while focusing on their mental health.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Experts suggest this isn't a death knell for American and European firms, who are strategically focusing on product refinement and reliability before mass scaling, aiming for sustainable market entry rather than rapid, potentially flawed, volume.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Russia has fired the Oreshnik missile, an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon, on a handful of occasions against Ukraine in strikes viewed as signalling Moscow’s willingness to escalate.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the long-standing policy of free entry to national museums is being questioned as a potential cost-saving measure, signalling a broader crisis of confidence in public arts funding.
    — Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of signaling
Verb
  • According to Schaffer, just as surreal as directing the former president was chatting with him during the downtime of the four-hour shoot.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Kyle Newacheck is directing the movie after having worked with Adam on 2019’s Murder Mystery and 2025’s Happy Gilmore 2.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 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
  • Raq apologizes profusely, though, centering herself throughout the whole convo, but Kanan seems to be receptive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Allison Ellsworth built Poppi into a brand compelling enough to be acquired by PepsiCo by genuinely centering customer feedback at every stage of development.
    — Brieane Olson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of centering
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