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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There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The report highlights Africa as the world’s most pressing food-security challenge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of highlights

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Begay will direct parts of the $500,000 grant to his foundation and the Albuquerque Community Foundation and emphasizes his goal for the NB3 Foundation to thrive long after him.

— Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
However, living in a city that emphasizes the importance of community has taught her how to ask for help.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of emphasizes

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The National Park Service’s Hike Smart guidance stresses that hydration and weather awareness are two of the most common failure points on bucket-list hikes, especially in desert parks and at high elevation.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Morton, looking out for Circe, stresses that transforming Odysseus’ men was not purely vengeful.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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The list features 335 plant species and 228 wildlife species which includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
At the time, Bechtel shared photos on her Instagram Stories of herself wearing her engagement ring from The 1975 singer, which features a black diamond with pavé diamonds around both the center stone and the band.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

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