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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After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
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In Lake Michigan, beach-goers from Manistee County south to Berrien County should beware of strong rip currents, waves up to 6 feet high and gusts reaching 25 knots (28 mph).—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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House signatures are also explored, such as the Tilda’s Bow, which nods to the bond between the elder Graff and his granddaughter.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the album’s title nods to, Worthington had a hand in writing nearly every song on the album.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Gesticulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulates. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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