POINTING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing (up)

verb

present participle of point (up)

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

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This is when the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off and lasts for a few weeks, highlighting thousands of prestige brands and SKUs that are normally never discounted—on Nordstrom or elsewhere!

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026
Single Americans who say income matters in a relationship expect a potential lifelong partner to earn an average of $139,000 a year, according to a new survey highlighting the growing role finances play in modern dating.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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The search for a father and his 14-year-old daughter following last month’s discovery of a dead infant in Monterey County has turned into a rescue operation, with authorities emphasizing that the teen is a victim.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The film aims to reclaim its throne in the genre — emphasizing reboots and remakes — but doesn’t quite make the cut.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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Autistica offered a statement from its senior research manager, Michelle Newman, stressing the importance of accessible transport.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Now, state officials are scrambling to get the word out, stressing how deadly the virus can be without immediate treatment.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stressing

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But Stewart does know a season of TV featuring Radziwill in the middle of a cultural Love Story craze would be prime for Stewart’s tragic John-John reminiscence.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Rhodes put out a heartbreaking post on social media, featuring photos of him, his wife Brandi and their children with their dog through the years.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

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