pointing

verb

Definition of pointingnext
present participle of point
1
as in referring

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2
as in aiming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointing
  1. focusing
  2. mentioning
  3. directing
  4. nailing
  5. leveling
  6. concentrating
Verb
  • Third, evaluate the technological infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance and integration capabilities.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, focusing on their importance can be a great way to maximize the impact of donations of any size.
    Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After the event, Beyoncé posted pictures of just her daughter to Instagram, praising her for her voice acting in the film, without mentioning her husband.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Or what about the four movies about each of the Beatles that Sam Mendes is directing?
    Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Abrams also is directing his first feature in years with a mystery WB film, which is eying start of production at the beginning of 2025.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of directing
Verb
  • The Lions kicker played hero yet again after nailing a 35-yard field goal as the clock expired to help secure a 34-31 victory over their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, on Thursday Night Football.
    Jacob Lev, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone knows the perfect balance to nailing an OOTD is looking semi-effortless.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nailing
Verb
  • Security video shows the killer approaching Thompson from behind, leveling his pistol and firing several shots, barely pausing to clear a gun jam while the executive tumbled to the sidewalk.
    Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The cast does try, though, with Fassbender leveling his unyielding gaze on yet another role driven by intense, near-constant solemnity.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of leveling
Verb
  • While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrating
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