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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Here is a roundup of the candidates, highlighting their background, experience and the issues each have said are central to their campaign.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Digging into these details, highlighting the good as well as the bad, will be a critical part to getting back on track for Sassnitz in Germany next month.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Some brands are incorporating ingredients marketed to support cognition, gut health, or recovery, while others are emphasizing simpler ingredient lists or organic sourcing.

— Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Through different bodies, through different personalities, the tournament kept emphasizing the same point.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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Others, however, are sounding more pessimistic in their tone and stressing defensive positioning.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Climate change exacerbates these challenges, increasing electricity demand for cooling while simultaneously stressing the entire energy grid.

— Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of stressing

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Dozens of posters and historical photos featuring Vaudeville performers set the scene.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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