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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Anthropic’s efforts have helped push back up shares of tech companies including LegalZoom.com LZ -1.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle .

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Soccer has been pointing to for eight years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"To Lam is the first among equals, but he's also answerable to the Politburo," he said, pointing to other senior figures in the 19-member committee.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Consumer advocates have been calling for something similar to IRS Direct File for decades, pointing with exasperation to supposedly forward-thinking European countries like the Netherlands, where tax filing is automatic and painless.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“That one,” she said, pointing to the second button down.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin