POINTS (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

points (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular 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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Homes & Gardens highlights vintage midcentury and postmodern pieces as part of the current interest in sculptural furniture.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Naturally, the book also highlights the many influential figures and celebrities who have proudly rocked the bolo tie, helping to bring it to the mainstream fashion scene.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

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For students with Down syndrome, who tend to be naturally more flexible and less strong, Graham emphasizes developing muscle tone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Îacaré was born in Brazil’s wild Pantanal, where the founder’s family operates a pioneering caiman operation that emphasizes transparency and traceability.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasizes

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Still, Veeraraghavan stresses that responsibility for such incidents should rest solely on the AI companies that made the involved agents.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
Chris stresses that the setup is still an experiment rather than a finished HVAC system.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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points (toward)

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