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Recent Examples of gesticulate
In preschool, he was given a wordless role as Farmer McGregor in a school production of Peter Rabbit and began hamming it up, counting the missing tomatoes and gesticulating at his nemesis rabbit.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
DiCaprio, who was speaking to a fellow attendee off camera, can be seen gesticulating animatedly during the conversation, pointing his finger several times and waving his hand in a lively manner.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Jan. 2026
An expressive Spanberger, at times gesticulating in a Tim Walz-like manner, bantered with Spanish-speaking supporters seated before her, eliciting slight chuckles and approving nods scattered around the eatery.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
But as Jared Goff gesticulated and sent receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in motion, Booker and fellow defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker jumped across the line, giving the Lions a free first down.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
DiCaprio, who was speaking to a fellow attendee off camera, can be seen gesticulating animatedly during the conversation, pointing his finger several times and waving his hand in a lively manner.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Jan. 2026
An expressive Spanberger, at times gesticulating in a Tim Walz-like manner, bantered with Spanish-speaking supporters seated before her, eliciting slight chuckles and approving nods scattered around the eatery.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
But as Jared Goff gesticulated and sent receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in motion, Booker and fellow defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker jumped across the line, giving the Lions a free first down.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulate
Verb
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Health care executive Rick Jackson gestures to a supporter while qualifying to run for governor at the Georgia state Capitol last month.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inequalities of the art world are gestured to as fact.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Down 30 with seven minutes left, Ott waved the white flag and emptied his bench, trying to move on to Wednesday’s Game 2 as quickly as possible.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knueppel nodded when that was relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are also nods to El Bulli and some of its legendary kitchen cocktails, snacks, and that famous box of chocolates, all translated into Mirazur's energy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Gesticulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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