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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing (out)
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At the time of reporting FIFA struck media deals with 180 territories to broadcast the tournament, with more to come, indicating appetite remained strong even amid wider concerns.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
Look the other person in the eye and give your voice a downward inflection at the end of your suggestion, indicating finality.—
John Richardson
Attia Qureshi,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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There are swaths of empty seats during every home game, suggesting some season ticket holders are choosing to stay home.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Meanwhile, other brands with similar aesthetics—including Uniqlo, Quince or even some lines at Walmart—have become formidable competitors without the virtue-signaling.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Waters and Harpootlian have already previewed competing visions for the retrial, with Waters signaling an impending fight over whether Murdaugh can receive a fair jury in South Carolina.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Pointing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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