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
  • Members can earn points on every purchase, plus bonus points for simple actions like creating an account, joining the email list, writing a photo review, or referring a friend.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • As is the case with most of Oleszko’s work, the title is a pun, referring both to this figure’s act of blowing into its instrument as well as a phrase that denotes an overly prideful person.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of referring
Verb
  • Spieth was not aiming for the 13th fairway, but instead the right rough.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The game just happens to fall on Bastille Day, as France is aiming to reach its third straight World Cup final.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Those claims were echoed by Hegseth in his announcement this week mentioning enhancement and optimization.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Simply put, a taker who has the luxury of focusing 100 per cent on the ball while making contact with it will kick it with more precision.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Instead of focusing on mining, the project strengthens refining capacity, allowing more defense-grade materials to be processed domestically.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • The platform told Fortune that more than 64,000 users had engaged with the match page three days before the final, signaling deep liquidity.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • The sides initially shared an interest in bringing the 37-year-old back, but Kane remains unsigned, likely signaling a change of heart by either him or the team.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of signaling
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  • Along came evening ice time in Edina, jerseys, referees, fans and even a few celebrity coaches directing the 4-on-4 action that’s heavy on offense and showmanship, and light on defense and fundamentals.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 July 2026
  • The only free Bowden is Anna, who could easily be charged for directing her sleazy father to plant drugs at Cady’s place.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • Until now, maybe no product has come closer to nailing the smart home than Philips Hue.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 12 July 2026
  • And for a team that hasn’t met expectations so far this season, nailing the on-base celebration is probably more important than a lot of fans might think.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • The index last made a high on June 3, with most options volume centering around the $710 level, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • Rather than centering pain or hardship, Brown said the exhibition focuses on joy and the process of becoming.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of centering
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