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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Birkin bag maker Hermes RMS 1.19%increase; green up pointing triangle reported a slowdown in sales growth for the first quarter as the war in Iran clouds the sector’s rebound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

U.S. stock futures ES00 YM00 NQ00 are pointing to a slightly weaker open, while oil prices CL.1 BRN00 are rising.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

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

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

“Aha,” said C.C. pointing to the page beneath her.

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