point toward

phrasal verb

pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
: to show that something is true or probably true
Everything points toward a bright future for their company.
The results from these tests point toward a different conclusion.

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The future points toward more seamless human-robot collaboration, with machines that understand human intentions and adjust accordingly. Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Everything right now is pointing toward getting back at the end of the [regular season] and getting ready to play basketball. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025 This insight points toward a future that is both more promising and more pragmatic than many current visions. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 According to a slew of new reports, all signs point toward 2025 being a good year with home sales in the million-dollar-plus sector growing and Manhattan clocking in the busiest week for luxury home sales since 2022. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point toward

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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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