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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The demonstration highlights a persistent challenge in robotics.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
With more than 120 pieces on display — 74 from Krasner and 48 from Pollock — the show highlights Krasner as a titan of Abstract Expressionism, too.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

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Child Mind Institute guidance on communicating with teenagers emphasizes listening, validating feelings and creating space where kids feel safe speaking up.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Intended to inform fashion, beauty, interiors and other consumer industries, the palette emphasizes shades that can change character through different combinations and materials.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasizes

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Riders without their dragons are as good as dead, and vice versa, which stresses the bond between human and beast formed on Threshing Day.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
But, Rubin stresses, the review process doesn't necessarily stop projects from happening — and that's the point of participating in it.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

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The label, which features a Japanese denim line, went public on the Tokyo stock exchange in 2025 at a valuation of roughly $460 million.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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points (toward)

points (up)

point (to)

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