Pointing
Spotting and pointing are semantically related. in indicating topic. In some cases you can use "Spotting" instead an adjective "Pointing".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Spotting the Thread: Lucille figures out a robber's Fake Pregnancy in "High Risk" by pointing out that the foam baby bump is similar to an outfit she wore while doing a walk-on role in a film.
Source: Series / F/X: The Series - Later in the movie, when Spidey is talking to Gwen on the phone, three girls in the background can be seen spotting him, pointing to him, and then taking a selfie.
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The Daemon is not fooled, spotting immediately that Eliphas is just pointing the finger at his followers to avoid responsibility for his own failure; he is disgusted by this.Daemon Prince: It is a poor shepherd who blames his flock, Apostle.
Source: Video Game / Dawn of War
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