pointing (out)

present participle of point (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
Verb
  • Current pricing is indicating virtually no chance of cuts anytime through at least 2027.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • An appeals court found that there was no evidence indicating Carroll personally secured the outside funding.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Novo itself is beginning to generate data suggesting semaglutide may actually affect biological processes linked to aging, not just body weight.
    Madison Muller, Fortune, 7 June 2026
  • Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Oceanfront homes have always occupied a special place in the hierarchy of desire, signaling wealth, discernment and enviable access.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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