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
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  • Initial evidence indicates Ceesay confronted the two men in the parking lot before shooting them, police said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Firstly, the signal indicates that WIMPs have a mass around 200 times greater than the mass of a proton.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • The autumnal equinox signals the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her label said the LP signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 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, ALPR cameras use AI to identify and track vehicles, primarily by reading license plates, although some brands (like Flock) say their cameras can also identify vehicle makes, models, and colors.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Rams went from +550 to +500 at major sportsbooks like DraftKings, which implies about a 17 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 3 Sep. 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
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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