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.
Examples of point toward in a Sentence
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The fall of the Berlin Wall and treaties that were signed seemed to point toward limited nuclear disarmament, which made fears of nuclear war subside for many.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
But fever and muscle aches are typically not indicative of allergies and may point toward a COVID-19 case.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
After the play, Rudy Gobert pointed toward the bench.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2024
As detailed in a study published May 2 in Scientific Reports, evolutionary biologists believe the behavior could point toward a common ancestor shared with humans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 May 2024
Asked for an explanation, Wicker pointed toward the middle of the field.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
During his line of questioning, Prior pointed toward Cox regarding the shooting of Boudreaux and the homicide of Charles Vallow, Vallow Daybell’s fourth husband.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
At a time when the global euphoria about AI has propelled a three-fold surge in Nvidia Corp. and a 50% jump in a key US index for semiconductor manufacturers in less than a year, investors are pointing toward emerging markets for better value and a bigger pool of options.
—Srinivasan Sivabalan, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
His behavior points toward him wanting the job, Wagner said.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
But fever and muscle aches are typically not indicative of allergies and may point toward a COVID-19 case.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
After the play, Rudy Gobert pointed toward the bench.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2024
As detailed in a study published May 2 in Scientific Reports, evolutionary biologists believe the behavior could point toward a common ancestor shared with humans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 May 2024
Asked for an explanation, Wicker pointed toward the middle of the field.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
During his line of questioning, Prior pointed toward Cox regarding the shooting of Boudreaux and the homicide of Charles Vallow, Vallow Daybell’s fourth husband.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
At a time when the global euphoria about AI has propelled a three-fold surge in Nvidia Corp. and a 50% jump in a key US index for semiconductor manufacturers in less than a year, investors are pointing toward emerging markets for better value and a bigger pool of options.
—Srinivasan Sivabalan, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
His behavior points toward him wanting the job, Wagner said.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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