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
  • Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 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
  • This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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