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  • past participle of point.
  • past tense form of point.
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pointed

[poin-tid] / ˈpɔɪn tɪd /




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These findings transformed the scientific understanding of black holes and pointed to a much deeper connection among spacetime, information, gravity, and heat.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Analysts Michael Schaus and Matthew Finkelstein at U.S. research boutique Zweig-DiMenna pointed to renewed buying from the Chinese central bank as a very good indication the price might have finally stabilized.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

He pointed to its “hand-fabricated, hand-assembled pieces” rather than the more advanced machinery seen in automotive manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Gently press one pastry square into each prepared muffin cup, leaving the pointed corners extending above the rim.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“Ahem,” the salty woman says again, nudging one of my backpack straps with the pointed toe of her red patent high heel.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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