as in motioned
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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Recent Examples of beckoned
For most of the twentieth century, more people were leaving Italy than coming, beckoned by economic opportunities in the Americas and elsewhere.
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Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
And a sweet echo coming so soon after the Bruins women’s basketball team won its first NCAA championship, history to which Grant also contributed as a reserve before softball beckoned.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
In addition to a walk-in shower, a large standalone bathtub beckoned from the center of the room.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
At the end of the performance, Stapleton beckoned the talk-show host over and handed him a glass of whiskey.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The World's Wonder View Tower in Genoa, a six-story concrete structure that has beckoned travelers along what is now Interstate 70 for nearly 100 years, is reopening after a 10-year renovation.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
And a sweet echo coming so soon after the Bruins women’s basketball team won its first NCAA championship, history to which Grant also contributed as a reserve before softball beckoned.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
In addition to a walk-in shower, a large standalone bathtub beckoned from the center of the room.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
At the end of the performance, Stapleton beckoned the talk-show host over and handed him a glass of whiskey.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The World's Wonder View Tower in Genoa, a six-story concrete structure that has beckoned travelers along what is now Interstate 70 for nearly 100 years, is reopening after a 10-year renovation.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoned
Verb
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The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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As the ferry slowly pulled into the Ishigaki port on May 29, a group of people waved the Taiwan flag and brandished a banner to welcome the first batch of visitors.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Halverson gestured to a telephone behind him on his office desk.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Gray shook his head in mock frustration and gestured at his phone as the call went to Johansson’s voicemail.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beckoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoned. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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