pointing (to)

verb

present participle of point (to)
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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  1. indicating
  2. meaning
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  • Scores typically range from 6 to 10, with higher numbers indicating more aggressive cancer.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of indicating
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  • A step in the right direction Minnesota United is on the edge of the playoff picture, meaning Sporting didn’t exactly go toe to toe with an MLS powerhouse.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The virus spreads primarily through the droppings and saliva of infected birds, meaning seabirds and other species that gather in large groups are at a greater risk.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
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“Pointing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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