as in motioned
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
the police officer gestured me to the side of the road to tell me my headlight was out
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Recent Examples of gestured
However, Aitana Bonmati gestured to the stands to be quiet, so that her team-mate could focus.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, humpbacks gestured with their pectoral fins toward dolphins on 172 occasions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Then Bruce looked up and gestured with a drumstick.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, humpbacks gestured with their pectoral fins toward dolphins on 172 occasions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Then Bruce looked up and gestured with a drumstick.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gestured
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On one second-quarter play, Colby Parkinson motioned from inline to outside of Puka Nacua, drawing cornerback Derek Stingley out to cover him instead of the Pro Bowl receiver.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The man calmly motioned to the back of his station wagon.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Head referee Sergii Boiko initially waved play on, but overturned his call after going to the monitor for a second look.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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On fourth down a flag was thrown for what looked like pass interference on the Mustangs, but after the officials huddled, the penalty was waved off giving the ball back to the Bulldogs.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Gestured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestured. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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