point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
And another claims to show victims of torture under the Assad regime; it's since been widely pointed out that the photo actually depicts a wax exhibit at the Ebrat Museum in Iran.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As the tour continues, Consuelos, 53, points out the three giant paintings of eyeballs hanging in the master bedroom hallway, explaining the interesting story behind the quirky decor.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And while Americans have unhappily encountered other types of inflation in recent years — sky-high grocery prices have been credited with helping President-elect Donald Trump claim victory last month — health insurance can take on an even more personal edge, Thomas pointed out.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
And another claims to show victims of torture under the Assad regime; it's since been widely pointed out that the photo actually depicts a wax exhibit at the Ebrat Museum in Iran.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As the tour continues, Consuelos, 53, points out the three giant paintings of eyeballs hanging in the master bedroom hallway, explaining the interesting story behind the quirky decor.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And while Americans have unhappily encountered other types of inflation in recent years — sky-high grocery prices have been credited with helping President-elect Donald Trump claim victory last month — health insurance can take on an even more personal edge, Thomas pointed out.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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