pantomimed

verb

past tense of pantomime
as in gestured

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomimed
  1. gestured
  2. mimed
  3. signed
  4. waved
  5. gesticulated
  6. signaled
  7. motioned
  8. nodded
Verb
  • While discussing the weapons, White allegedly gestured toward her torso and asked whether the guns could penetrate an agentâs body armor.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Israelis squinted for a few moments and gestured others over.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of gestured
Verb
  • Standing before the microphone on the Constitution Hall stage, Nikhil asked for the latter word’s definition, language of origin and other identifying information while his fingers mimed typing.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • Instead of getting upset himself, Busch mimed wiping away fake tears to the crowd.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Definition of mimed
Verb
  • Yet the band impressed peers such as Lou Reed and David Bowie, and signed to the major label Elektra.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • More than 40, including China and India, never signed the treaty.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of signed
Verb
  • Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • As the cyclists began their ride Sunday, counterprotesters waved Israeli flags and held signs condemning antisemitism.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of waved
Verb
  • Onstage, Abrams seemed the more demure of the two, strumming her guitar behind a mic stand while Hobert held her microphone in her hand and gesticulated with authorial flair.
    — Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of gesticulated
Verb
  • Democrats have signaled plans to put forth bills to help Americans with health care costs, bring back enhanced premium tax credits, and undo Medicaid cuts.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Local leaders have signaled support for further restrictions.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of signaled
Verb
  • The former Cowboys star motioned to the drivers of the vehicles to tell them to slow down, and that’s when the dispute began.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • On the touchdown, the senior motioned to the field side to be a second slot receiver.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of motioned
Verb
  • Haaland’s jewelry—firefly earrings and a beaded necklace—nodded at the style of accessories that is representative of Native style and fashion.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The crowd, which appeared to lean heavy on 30-to-50-somethings, nodded in approval.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of nodded
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