Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
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Duren did not say how the fight started, referring reporters instead to the video replays.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Columbia spokespeople declined to comment on the protesters’ ties to the university, referring questions about the arrests to the NYPD.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Of course, no roast of Newsom would be complete without mentioning his pandemic setbacks, including the French Laundry scandal and the recall election.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The first of several storms will begin pushing into the region from the Pacific Ocean late Saturday into Sunday, initially focusing on Northern California and parts of Oregon.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Woodblock is attending this year’s European Film Market at the Berlinale, which is hosting the new EFM Animation Days showcase and EFM Beyond initiative focusing on cross-media storytelling for independent IP, bridging film, animation, gaming and extended reality.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the center of this signaling system is a network of flexible pressure sensors embedded within the electronic skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Similar courses and lecture series have appeared at Yale University and institutions in the Boston area, signaling a broader recognition that popular culture can be a powerful lens for understanding colonialism, resistance, and identity formation.—
Dr. Carlos A Torre,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jackson is also vying for the president’s favor, even directing a slice of his roughly $4 million cable ad buy to Washington and Palm Beach — a clear bid to catch the president’s eye.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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But, first, the filmmaker is directing Russell in Michelob ULTRA’s new Super Bowl advertisement, which also happens to star Maverick’s very own Pullman.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 21-year-old Virginia native gracefully moved up and down the ice, nailing a triple axel before coming into his change camel spin.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Donato Fatuesi Fatuesi is a producer, storyteller, and creative strategist working across film, television, and digital media, with a focus on centering Queer and Trans Pacific Islander voices.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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