Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work with that of other units, referring only unusual or highly-complex problems.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Johnson attributed the increase in the charging rate for domestic assaults to a focused effort by her office on referring cases for charges to be filed.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of videos mentioning the hack say that eating more fiber can have weight loss benefits and boost your chances of having a healthy gut.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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And that’s not even mentioning the Broncos’ use of match coverages, where defenders pass off assignments mid-play based on offensive motion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boston Dynamics confirmed that initial units will be deployed in 2026 at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, signaling Atlas’s transition from research platform to commercial workforce robot.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At that moment, a bell rang, signaling the start of the lunch hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his directing prowess, Reiner's skills as an actor were recognized by the Golden Globes in the past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One of the main elements in creating a comfortable environment for guests in your home is nailing the perfect thermostat temperature.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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John Gracey is best at nailing the sitcom-like aspects of his character, Beau’s brother.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Crash Into Me is a new riveting story, this time centering on photographer Cecilia Chen.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Clarke jammed in Adrian Kempe's centering pass at the left post with Kuemper off for an extra attacker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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