pointing (out)

present participle of point (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
Verb
  • Concurrently, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating no immediate cuts given persistent high inflation and robust job growth.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • According to the Ouray County Sheriff's Office, there is no signage indicating that the pass is closed on the San Miguel side.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • The June 18 drop also included a new screenshot and the game's main theme, signaling that the full marketing push is underway.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 20 June 2026
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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