POINTS (OUT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

points (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of point (out)

as in hints (at)

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This indicates that those documents had previously been used in federal legal cases, potentially collected as part of an earlier subpoena.

— Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Dietrich also recommends looking for ServSafe (which indicates there’s a Certified Food Protection Manager on site) and other food safety certificates on the walls.

— David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

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Based on Buzz Bissinger’s nonfiction book of the same name, The Mosquito Bowl was produced at a level of scale and pedigree that signals the beginning of a new chapter.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
The shift signals a turning point for the left, which has historically struggled to counter the far-right’s dominant online presence and savvy digital strategy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of signals

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Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

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As the name implies, most foods will not stick to the slick surface of your pan.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Survivorship care is not universal Comprehensive cancer care implies not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also supportive care that will help patients live well beyond their diagnosis and treatment.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of implies

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Part of what Myha’la’s wink signifies is how much Celebrity Traitors UK is about, well, being a celebrity.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
The appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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