Definitions

pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

indicating

Synonyms

STRONG

declaring denoting designating disclosing displaying evidencing evincing guiding manifesting marking placing revealing showing signifying specifying spotting steering

ADJECTIVE

directed

Synonyms

STRONG

facing fronting looking turned

WEAK

stretched toward

Example Sentences

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Some punk fans wonder if, while pointing out the failures of modern California, they’re also creating new ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He said for some, the suspended state of the market could be an opportunity, pointing to a famous Warren Buffett quote: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

No company captures the dynamic better than Merck MRK -1.03%decrease; red down pointing triangle .

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter earnings on Monday, pointing to continued client interest in dealmaking that so far has not been derailed by the Middle East War.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Duane stood beside her and looked down at the spot she was pointing to on the page.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el