pointed (up)

verb

Definition of pointed (up)next
past tense of point (up)
as in emphasized
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (up)
  1. emphasized
  2. highlighted
  3. stressed
  4. featured
Verb
  • Since Craig Breslow took over as chief baseball officer the club has instead emphasized college pitchers, particularly big-bodied flamethrowers out of the SEC.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
  • And, following his death, Anixter’s family also emphasized just how deeply baseball shaped his life.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of emphasized
Verb
  • Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
    — Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of highlighted
Verb
  • Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • While the stocks outlined in Tuesday's note were broadly European firms, the authors stressed that the HALO trade was an international trend.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of stressed
Verb
  • Anne Hathaway’s latest Instagram post featured more than just an exciting announcement.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The song also featured heavily in the series’ promotional materials.
    — Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of featured
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pointed (toward)
pointed (up)
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“Pointed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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