pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

indicating

Synonyms

STRONG

declaring denoting designating disclosing displaying evidencing evincing guiding manifesting marking placing revealing showing signifying specifying spotting steering

ADJECTIVE

directed

Synonyms

STRONG

facing fronting looking turned

WEAK

stretched toward

Example Sentences

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Anthropic’s efforts have helped push back up shares of tech companies including LegalZoom.com LZ -1.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle .

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead of pointing to one ideal running technique, it argues that speed develops from the interaction between an athlete's body, their environment, and their training background.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Walsh said India's aviation sector had been "fascinating to watch in recent years", pointing to strong growth and improving connectivity.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

FedEx Freight FDX -0.51%decrease; red down pointing triangle plans to focus on optimizing its network and boosting its commercial offerings after it spins off from FedEx.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“What is this?” she said, pointing to Archie in the basket.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff