point to
phrasal verb
pointed to; pointing to; points to
1
: to direct attention to (someone or something) by moving one's finger or an object held in one's hand in a particular direction
She pointed to me and asked me to stand up.
2
: to mention or refer to (something) as a way of supporting an argument or claim
The prosecution is unable to point to anything that proves its case.
I can point to several past accomplishments that show that I can perform the job well.
3
: to show that something is true or probably true
All the evidence points to him as the murderer.
Her symptoms point to diabetes.
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Local Latin music performers point to fears of deportation or harassment by immigration agents as making people not want to attend public events expected to bring out large numbers of Hispanic residents.
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Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night, coming back from being down 18 points to take the Wild Card game with a 31-27 win.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even on busy days, happy couples make a point to acknowledge one another before shifting into work mode.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
But De’Aaron Fox closed the quarter with four straight points to cut Boston’s lead to 75-73, and Julian Champagnie opened the fourth with a go-ahead corner three in front of the Celtics’ bench.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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