points (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of point (out)
as in hints (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for points (out)
  1. indicates
  2. signals
  3. suggests
  4. implies
  5. signifies
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  • And the evidence introduced by Utah County prosecutors indicates Kirk was the lone target, according to the defense filing.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The latest polling released Wednesday indicates Wisconsin‘s new Democratic gubernatorial nominee holds a fighting chance at keeping the governor’s seat blue in November.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • The order signals that the age of US cyber privateering is here.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This move to Xbox and PC exclusivity for *E-Day* signals a strategic shift for Microsoft, following recent multiplatform releases.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of signals
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  • Some popular advice suggests parents on appetite-suppressing medication simply not talk about it or offer vague statements about taking care of their health.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
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  • Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Its price target of $40, up from $37, implies upside of more than 35%.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
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  • Brown balayage signifies the use of the technique on a brunette base color.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Lion’s Gate Portal is an annual celestial occurrence that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo with the earth and the star Sirius.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of signifies
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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