points (out)

verb

Definition of points (out)next
present tense third-person singular of point (out)
as in hints (at)

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  1. indicates
  2. suggests
  3. implies
  4. signifies
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  • The visible presence of smaller cumulus clouds near its base indicates the initial stages of potential cumulonimbus development, which could bring intense precipitation or thunderstorms.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The announcement, made on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, indicates the team's steadfast commitment to competing in one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, despite narrowly missing out in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
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  • Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream fueled by crowd mentality, confirmation bias and a general distrust in all things official.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This suggests that the winners not only controlled the pace of the game but also established a physical dominance in the trenches.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggests
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  • This volatility implies that even if great returns are possible, there is also a risk of significant losses.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Guggenheim target of $246 per share implies about 25% upside.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
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  • The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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