Thesaurus results for POINTED (TO)

pointed (to)

verb

Definition of pointed (to)

past tense of point (to)

as in indicated

to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026

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Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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“Pointed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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