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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Reports about the British royal family have long indicated that Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, don’t exactly get along.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026
Chelsea sources with knowledge of the deal have indicated the package rises to £50m including add-ons.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicated

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Formulations intended for pain treatment include injections and transdermal patches that release the drug gradually through the skin.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The policy is intended to reduce potential overlap between related campaigns.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intended

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The hike would keep US duties on China to around 20%, which Beijing has signaled is consistent with the countries’ trade deal.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent appointments of prominent Black and mixed race hair professionals to key roles at brands have signaled some change at more of a visible topline level.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of signaled

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Our history, it’s implied, inaugurates the best version of our future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Advanced Micro Devices — The chip stock gained 5% after Raymond James upgraded the semiconductor company to strong buy from outperform, with a new $641 price target that implied 40% upside from Monday’s close.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of implied

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