POINTING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing (up)

verb

present participle of point (up)

as in highlighting

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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What readers are saying The comments reflect a debate over the establishment of AI data centers, highlighting concerns about their environmental impact, resource consumption, and corporate exploitation.

— Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The pope’s itinerary in Argentina includes visits to a care center for people with disabilities and a prison, underscoring ⁠his focus on highlighting groups that are often marginalized.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Since the October decision, multiple Fed officials have continued to counsel patience while emphasizing the need to bring inflation back to the central bank's 2% target.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Rankin County officials were trying to finish sooner while emphasizing that speed would not take priority over a complete review.

— Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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Some Democratic lawmakers are already stressing that congressional investigations have to be directly tied to affordability issues, while urging restraint.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Even seemingly small increases—like switching from 10-pound to 12-pound dumbbells, for example—can provide enough of an effective stimulus to build strength without over-stressing your body.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of stressing

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The complimentary welcome baskets were another nice touch, featuring a lineup of delicious snacks, s'mores ingredients, and coffee and tea supplies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The company unveiled its flying car at CES 2025, featuring a modular architecture, which includes a detachable air module housed within the ground vehicle.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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