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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Glamour’s forecast also highlights maximalist eyes, including jewel tones, metallic finishes and more dramatic eye makeup.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Glamour’s forecast also highlights maximalist eyes with jewel tones, metallic finishes and more dramatic eye makeup.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

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But Winter also stresses that some sleep issues can’t be addressed by improving sleep hygiene.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The kids have been told in no uncertain terms to behave by strict landlady Patty (Paula Pell), who also stresses there can be no pets of any nature, forcing them to keep Waffles under wraps.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

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Offline now features more than 900 communities altogether, says Roth, with hosts making an average payout of $2,500 to $3,000 per event.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The bath features impressive cabinetry, a double sink vanity, soaking tub, separate shower, and shadowboxing wall treatments.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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points (toward)

points (up)

point (to)

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