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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Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead of pointing to one ideal running technique, it argues that speed develops from the interaction between an athlete's body, their environment, and their training background.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Walsh said India's aviation sector had been "fascinating to watch in recent years", pointing to strong growth and improving connectivity.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Atlanta-based Novelis, a unit of India’s Hindalco Industries 500440 2.91%increase; green up pointing triangle , has been making up for the lost production at Oswego with aluminum from its plants in Europe and South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Are you sure that's pointing the right way?" she asked.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell