POINTS (OUT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

points (out)

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present tense third-person singular of point (out)

as in hints (at)

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The slow rate at which this is occurring indicates this cosmic vampirism will last for hundreds of thousands to billions of years.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Preliminary information indicates that the explosion occurred near the vessel’s stern deck, resulting in limited damage, a police spokesperson said in a statement.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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How tomato leaf became spring’s pumpkin spice Fans of the scent are describing it as the warm-weather answer to pumpkin spice, the seasonal cue that signals summer the way cinnamon and nutmeg signal fall.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
But that mainstream attention also signals stiffer competition ahead.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of signals

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Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

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This implies that even if the Federal Reserve acts again before year end, any movement would more likely represent a limited policy fine tuning grounded in inflation and employment data.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Cutter’s statement implies that similar to season one, season two could also end on a cliffhanger.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of implies

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One such product is Biodance’s Bio-Collagen mask, which applies like your average milky white sheet mask but turns clear after a few hours; the opacity change signifies that the ingredients have been absorbed by the skin.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
That new reticence signifies a change from when she was paid to share her life on TV.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

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