pointing (out)

Definition of pointing (out)next
present participle of point (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
Verb
  • One skeleton estimated at 10,000–12,000 years old was surrounded by evidence of bonfires, possibly indicating funerary rituals involving light.
    Ryan Brennan April 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • His images show Kathrin standing in a dark blazer, flanked by security guards, next to a sign indicating that photography is forbidden.
    Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The hackers never demanded a ransom, suggesting they were motivated by destruction and chaos, not profit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The most damaging incident for Meta occurred in 2021, when Haugen, a former Facebook product manager turned whistleblower, leaked a trove of documents suggesting the company knew of the potential harms of its products.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Then, toward month's end, Venus and Uranus both shift into Gemini, signaling a collective pivot toward curiosity, communication, and a hunger for new experiences.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Iran is now signaling that this leverage could be formalized.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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