point out

verb

pointed out; pointing out; points out
Synonyms of point outnext
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.

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Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 When asked about the usage, Webb pointed out that Colorado’s offense was zeroed in on his sinker. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 And as the review authors point out, juggling doesn't require special equipment, can be done sitting or standing, and doesn't require an instructor. Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for point out

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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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