POINTS (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

points (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of point (up)

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to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Tang hopes that his research highlights the need for more education on the clinician side to reduce the disparities in response rates.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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points (toward)

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