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
Verb
  • Bessent’s answer indicates that US officials worry going after Chinese banks would be crossing a red line.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But the Department of Homeland Security's communication with those states since then indicates the numbers may have been inflated.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • The announcement signals that Anthropic is wading deeper into hardware, where rivals including OpenAI and Amazon have spent billions of dollars designing AI-native devices and manufacturing tools.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The autumn equinox signals the start of the fall in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of signals
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  • That suggests the newcomer won’t have a steep learning curve.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The term suggests supernatural gifts despite formal ignorance.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
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  • As the name implies, EPR extends responsibility to producers.
    — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Better yet, a falling price implies a rising price elsewhere or the introduction to the market of even more expensive goods formerly unknown, unimaginable, or both.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
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  • Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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