POINTED (OUT) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (out)

verb

Definition of pointed (out)

past tense of point (out)

as in hinted (at)

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And while there are some fears about excess product, the quarterly report indicated that North America inventory fell by 1 percent after growing over the last two years.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In mid September, the Fed raised its benchmark rate for the first time in over three years and indicated more were to come.

— Deena Zaidi,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicated

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Gomberg and Hennessy argue that language suggested Kadourah was paid as part of the campaign, and should have disclosed that connections on his social media posts on the campaign.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
In another social media breakdown by a former Trojan player, former quarterback Max Browne suggested that USC’s defensive backs were often out of position before the play began, putting them behind.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggested

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Other options include pregnancy termination and neonatal treatment intended to prolong life.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The company said the collaboration is also intended to help train battery engineers and technicians in Michigan.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of intended

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Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support for Palestinians at the same stadium that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Several Fed officials have recently signaled that further rate hikes may be merited to keep inflation from becoming more entrenched.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of signaled

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Madison Square Garden has an average rating of overweight and 16% upside to analysts' consensus price target, while Sphere has an average rating of buy and implied appreciation of 64%, based on the consensus target, according to FactSet.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The appellate panel took issue with jury instructions that implied the mother's lack of consent could satisfy the unlawfulness element under the federal kidnapping statute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of implied

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