Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Conduit congregants welcomed Baker’s video with whoops, shouts and tears, signaling a shared grief.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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When their team succeeded, the ventral striatum lit up, signaling pleasure center activation.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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