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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For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.

— Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Le Pen’s public positioning and rhetoric were conscious of the dynamic with Bardella, repeatedly stressing how close and loyal the two were.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

Definition of stressing

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Lightweight and featuring multiple pockets, the pants are comfortable and practical, also offering a partially elastic waistband and an adjustable bottom hem.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Welcome to the Daily Open newsletter, a special edition featuring a dispatch from CNBC Presenter Steve Sedgwick in Ankara, Turkey, on the contentious NATO Summit.

— Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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