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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Good, in the driver’s seat, waves cars past her.—
Frank Matt,
NBC news,
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One of the all-time greatest Stranger Things moments occurs when Dipshit Derek excitedly waves at his new best friend, Mike Wheeler.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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This marks the beginning of a rather exciting awards season for Hudson, whose turn in Craig Brewer's Song Sung Blue has already earned her a number of award nods.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mix in Passed-Down Treasures To honor the oldest son’s request for ducks and dogs in his room, the designer incorporated nods like the Brunschwig & Fils Roman shades and framed artwork, but the centerpiece is a pair of acorn-post twin beds handed down from Doug’s grandparents.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Gesticulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulates. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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