POINTING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing

verb

present participle of point

as in referring

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as in aiming

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Medical residents and professionals can earn a $1,000 referral bonus for referring other doctors, dentists, or residents.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Unlike Epstein, Blanche was not formally sanctioned, with Williams instead referring the matter to the New York Bar, where he is admitted.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of referring

Verb

The eponymous eatery is aiming to have a more casual approach to Humm’s EMP cuisine, focused on using the highest-quality ingredients to craft its American dishes.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Both Democrats and Republicans are aiming to win the seat in their quest to control the Senate in the next Congress.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

Then, Heather flips the script on Lisa by mentioning Lisa’s accusation that Angie’s husband was involved with circle jerks.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
The statement recognized the roster size and injuries as a challenge for football, mentioning that the team has access to a sports psychologist.

— Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentioning

Verb

Instead of choosing to make her way as a professional onto the LPGA Tour, which is a realistic option, Talley is not rushing into anything and is focusing on continuing her development.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Another bill authored by Bennett was approved last year focusing narrowly on Ventura County.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

City were not exactly under the cosh at the end, but Guardiola spent the final few minutes signalling to his side to go to five at the back, with Fernando dropping in from midfield.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals.

— Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of signaling

Verb

Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

Knowing how to apply lipstick is one of those essential beauty skills worth mastering, alongside nailing how to apply cream blush and perfecting your base.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
The San Diego native has started all 24 of UCLA’s games during his two seasons in Westwood, nailing 36 of his 44 field-goal attempts, including five out his nine attempts from at least 50 yards.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of nailing

Verb

An obsession with centering youth sports around traveling is another common element of private equity that is creating angst among parents.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
His priorities include centering students, supporting strong neighborhood schools and planning responsibly for the future.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of centering

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