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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Still, at the moment, companies are pointing fingers at years of robust hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whirlpool WHR -3.11%decrease; red down pointing triangle sales declined slightly in the fourth quarter, as its businesses in North America and Latin America had lower volumes.

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Southwest Airlines LUV -1.16%decrease; red down pointing triangle is projecting a fourfold profit surge this year as its transition to assigned seats and other premium offerings takes effect.

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Las Vegas Sands LVS 1.51%increase; green up pointing triangle logged higher profit and revenue in its latest quarter, with the company pointing to strength at its resort in Singapore.

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She promised quick help, pointing to long delays in compensation from a previous large landslide in the same town in 1997.

From Barron's