Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Game 3 could only be better if the halftime show were a two-round bout between old-guard Knicks fans Spike Lee and new-wave fan Timothee Chalamet, with Ben Stiller referring.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026 -
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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But now, Marist coach Jordan Vidovic is aiming for his fifth straight state championship for both the boys and girls volleyball programs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The new hotel is also aiming to become a culinary mecca in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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The mark was intended to be used on clothing, specifically mentioning T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, socks and shoes in the filing.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Even a milestone like a 35th launch and landing, bringing it closer to space shuttle Discovery‘s record of 39 spaceflights across nearly four decades, seems hardly worth mentioning.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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The defense challenged that interpretation, focusing on legal questions surrounding the status of the unborn child and whether kidnapping could be applied in the manner the prosecution argued.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing on youth mental health, arts education and community support causes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Oceanfront homes have always occupied a special place in the hierarchy of desire, signaling wealth, discernment and enviable access.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Roughly one year later, after the governor sent a letter to his cabinet secretaries directing them to bring workers back to offices four days a week by July 1, 2026, state workers again rallied to raise funds for another billboard.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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The screening was followed by a Q&A with the queen of pop herself, alongside directing duo TORSO, otherwise known as David Toro and Solomon Chase.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Another episode, directed by Andrew DeYoung, sees Tom accidentally ingest potent hallucinogenic mushrooms, with Rhys nailing absurdist humor and a haunting flashback.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Grammy winner didn't miss a beat, nailing Bob Fosse's iconic choreography while belting out the iconic John Kander and Fred Ebb tune.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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In the new series, Hughey reimagined the cult classic through a modern lens, centering a Black female lead (Keke Palmer).—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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