pointing

Definition of pointingnext
present participle of point

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
Verb
  • Duren did not say how the fight started, referring reporters instead to the video replays.
    Steve Reed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Columbia spokespeople declined to comment on the protesters’ ties to the university, referring questions about the arrests to the NYPD.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Of course, no roast of Newsom would be complete without mentioning his pandemic setbacks, including the French Laundry scandal and the recall election.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The president and drug company leaders have previewed the site by focusing on savings for popular drugs such as Ozempic, which often carries a list price of $1,000 per month.
    DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Before the relaunch, the label had been dormant in fashion for 30 years, focusing instead on fragrances.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • At the center of this signaling system is a network of flexible pressure sensors embedded within the electronic skin.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Similar courses and lecture series have appeared at Yale University and institutions in the Boston area, signaling a broader recognition that popular culture can be a powerful lens for understanding colonialism, resistance, and identity formation.
    Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Jackson is also vying for the president’s favor, even directing a slice of his roughly $4 million cable ad buy to Washington and Palm Beach — a clear bid to catch the president’s eye.
    Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But, first, the filmmaker is directing Russell in Michelob ULTRA’s new Super Bowl advertisement, which also happens to star Maverick’s very own Pullman.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The 21-year-old Virginia native gracefully moved up and down the ice, nailing a triple axel before coming into his change camel spin.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This month, the streamer is centering several reality TV favorites and bringing the Valentine's Day love.
    Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The Moon-Pluto opposition could cause some issues, likely centering around your ongoing duties versus the need to rest.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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