as in gestures
to move your arms and hands especially when speaking in an angry or emotional way
He was gesticulating wildly during his speech.
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Based on the Tacoma pickup, the midsize 4Runner still waves the flag for the traditional SUV fans who want real off-road performance.—
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The snowy-haired Scot waves me into the passenger seat of his Can-Am Traxter with a huge grin and navigates us through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, famously anchored by mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge.—
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The black lacquer dial, which nods to the film’s noir aesthetic, has been simplified, with only a few references to Don Corleone.—
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The singer has earned eight Grammy nods for Song of the Year, the most in the history of the category.—
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“Gesticulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulates. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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