point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.
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Many have latched onto the voting records as a sign of the new pontiff's politics, but Illinois officials are quick to point out that Prairie State voters are not required to register as members of a political party.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The analysts point out that AI cannot fully replace humans to ensure guest satisfaction to resolve service issues that require critical thinking and personalized service.
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—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 May 2025
But as Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, points out not all trade deals will necessarily be created equal.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The analysts point out that AI cannot fully replace humans to ensure guest satisfaction to resolve service issues that require critical thinking and personalized service.
4.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In its news release, SSA points out that the No. 1 trending name rose 11,118 spots from 2023.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 May 2025
But as Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, points out not all trade deals will necessarily be created equal.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for point out
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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