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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Amplitude is acquiring Artisan from Beach Energy BPT 1.39%increase; green up pointing triangle for A$58.3 million upfront and a production royalty of A$3.75/per gigajoule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s also a sign that the “SaaSpocalypse” has been ”overdone,” Windsor added, pointing to recent strength in software earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Curtis agreed, pointing to the climate emergency indicated by the most recent dry season.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

When the cells were removed, pigeons struggled to find their way home, pointing to a previously unknown role in navigation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“Here!” declared Magic, pointing at a spot for Duane to place the toboggan.

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