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to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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Recent Examples of beckoning
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Sine later told Sportico the firm’s financial arrangements with the Terrapins were similar to those with Oregon State, although Maryland—at Blueprint’s beckoning—has declined to publicly disclose those details, even in response to open records requests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Is a profound transformation beckoning?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
In particular, the great outdoors are beckoning — trails can be hiked, streets can be walked, country roads can be driven.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In September 2021, Eraserheads fans were beckoning for another reunion.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Nightly s'mores around the firepit are like smoke signals, beckoning Ford, Ned, and Hank to draw in for the evening.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
But as one hand disparaged the trend, the other was beckoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Dickinson’s line readings are barbed yet beckoning, delivered with wild subtext bubbling just beneath the surface of his speech.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Noun
At a point in the country’s history in which the possibility of making a living wage, much less achieving the American Dream, seems ever dimmer, TikTok might appear to be a potential solution—an online frontier beckoning to those who are daring and persistent enough to conquer it.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Sine later told Sportico the firm’s financial arrangements with the Terrapins were similar to those with Oregon State, although Maryland—at Blueprint’s beckoning—has declined to publicly disclose those details, even in response to open records requests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Is a profound transformation beckoning?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Just as the global economy cautiously emerges from one crisis, another is beckoning at the doorstep, one that is completely out of politicians’ control.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
In particular, the great outdoors are beckoning — trails can be hiked, streets can be walked, country roads can be driven.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In September 2021, Eraserheads fans were beckoning for another reunion.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Nightly s'mores around the firepit are like smoke signals, beckoning Ford, Ned, and Hank to draw in for the evening.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
But as one hand disparaged the trend, the other was beckoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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Ahead, a cleaning professional and an appliance expert detail how to safely lift stains to keep your oven's door clear, inviting, and scratch-free.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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The space is clean and inviting, with skylights, brick fireplaces, and a sunken living room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Related Stories The gathering, produced by Media Partners Asia, opens with a June 16 welcome reception hosted by Netflix, preceded by an AVIA Policy Roundtable, an AVIA State of Piracy Roundtable and an invitation-only APOS CEO Forum.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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With Steinem, Lily Tomlin, and Stockard Channing’s names on invitations to parties in New York, San Francisco, and elsewhere, Deitch was able to raise around $1 million for the film.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Gary Belaria said, motioning toward the parking lot.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Impressive also is the score from Tony Lewis and folk singer Jim Ghedi, including the uniquely haunting vocals from the latter.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession, and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Los Angeles appears poised to lose in its attempt to keep $100 million in state grant funding for transportation projects in some of the neediest neighborhoods after a state commission declined to hear the city’s appeal for an extension.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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This week, social media was rife with videos of fans from Argentina in Kansas City for the match against Algeria in high spirits, chanting and waving flags in places like Jack Stack Barbecue.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The backstory Loews Hotels & Co opened Loews Chicago Hotel in 2015, setting their eyes on the Streeterville neighborhood for its unique position between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and its proximity to downtown’s best attractions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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