Synonyms of motioning

motioning

verb

present participle of motion

as in waving

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waving
• gesturing
• beckoning
• signaling
• flagging
• nodding
• telling
• gesticulating
• signing
• informing
• pantomiming
• shrugging
• advising
• miming
• relating
• signalizing
• flourishing
• acquainting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motioning

With eight seconds left in the first half, Willis put the Dolphins up 10, throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Malik Washington, who ran an out pattern in the end zone after motioning to the slot. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Tight end John Bates lined up out wide to the far side, motioning to hurry up. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

My parents use chopsticks, lifting their bowls and motioning the food into their mouths. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

The Giants ran a modified version of the tush push, with 300-pound fullback Pat Ricard motioning behind Dart to help the quarterback surge forward on his sneaks. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Mercyenforcer holds the Heartfiller in his fist, motioning me closer. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Hamrick said to his companion, motioning to a spot short of the summit. — John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 June 2026

Gary Belaria said, motioning toward the parking lot. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026