points (out)

present tense third-person singular of point (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for points (out)
Verb
  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The move signals clear premium intent, reinforcing craftsmanship, scarcity and elevated price architecture.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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