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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed (out)
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026 -
Investigation into the shooting indicated that Lane and another man, Tyran Williams, both of whom were armed, were involved in an argument that led to shots being fired.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Although previous reports suggested Scooter Braun was comfortable with his girlfriend Sydney Sweeney’s nude scenes on Euphoria and fully supported her career, that may not be entirely true.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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Retail signals portend trouble for US consumers Major US retailers suggested shoppers are reining in spending as the Iran war raises prices on essential goods.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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Slow the reply before pressure makes the wording sharper than intended.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This proposal was explicitly intended to attract higher-income taxpayers to the state.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Fuentes signaled his support for Democrats in future elections, suggesting that Massie’s would not mark the end of the fight.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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The end of Mohammad Rizwan's defiant, 166-ball innings signaled the end of Pakistan's hopes of chasing down an improbable victory target of 437.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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It could also be implied or even non-verbal, such as sarcasm, eye-rolling or mockery.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Pointed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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