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

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

In security footage obtained by ABC 13, the officer, alleged to be Carrico, is seen motioning the woman to take a seat; the woman complies. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 June 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

Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 1 June 2026

Anunoby was having another strong game Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game. — ABC News, 8 May 2026

Meanwhile, Soler and López began trading words, with López seemingly motioning at Soler to do something. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

With the game well out of reach and 10 seconds to play, Tre White dunked — despite Self motioning from the sideline to dribble it out. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026