pointed (out)

verb

Definition of pointed (out)next
past tense of point (out)
as in hinted (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (out)
  1. indicated
  2. suggested
  3. intended
  4. implied
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  • To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At 36, Williams has not yet indicated any plans to retire after the 2025 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicated
Verb
  • Virtually all of them, even the most entertaining and quirky ones, suggested an underlying preoccupation with the power of narrative to shape our sense of reality.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggested
Verb
  • The festival, held annually in Newport, Rhode Island, since 1959, was primarily intended to promote traditional, rural and regional styles.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of intended
Verb
  • No guarantees of profitability are made or implied, of course.
    John Navin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • At one point, it is implied Harry has his way with László’s young niece (Raffey Cassidy), though this escapes retribution.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of implied
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“Pointed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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