Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
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Fire Rescue officials said the pedestrian was a level one trauma alert, indicating severe injuries.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Who said what The backcountry expedition set out Sunday morning, shortly after the Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche watch for the area, indicating that large avalanches were likely in the following 24 to 48 hours.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opted for a reassuring, though prodding, stance toward NATO partners at the Munich Security Conference, signaling the United States still views Europe as an essential ally.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, stocks with a 14-day RSI above 70 are considered overbought, signaling a potential selling opportunity.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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