POINTED (OUT) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (out)

verb

Definition of pointed (out)

past tense of point (out)

as in hinted (at)

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Police said a preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Greenville Police Department previously said that its preliminary investigation had not indicated signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicated

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As for negotiations, Zelensky suggested that the window of opportunity for ending the war stretched through the end of next summer, when the US presidential election campaign would begin.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
But nothing about his behavior, even as a kid, suggested as much.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggested

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Thus far, there is nothing to suggest that Moscow intended to violate Romanian airspace, the ministry in Bucharest said.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The Lions have deployed Moore in a variety of ways, giving him (pun intended) more and more opportunities with the first-team defense.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of intended

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Throughout the day on Tuesday, administration officials signaled that the chances of reaching an agreement were slim, according to Bloomberg.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
The vote signaled a pivot to faster fixes than traditional transportation improvements, which can take years and sometimes decades because the city often relies on grant funding.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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