pantomiming

present participle of pantomime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomiming
Verb
  • The premise means that almost the entire episode is free of dialogue, with the characters communicating by writing on chalkboards and gesturing.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
  • Grande asks, gesturing to the loop station.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Imagery was multiplied to tell a story—the stentorian Mussolini, with his upraised chin and bald head, delivering a speech, or Hitler, with his toothbrush mustache, gesticulating.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Video footage of the incident obtained by KQED appears to show the women gesticulating and shouting at the correctional staff before the officers form a line and deploy pepper spray and mace grenades at the group.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fleming asks, miming a person examining the topping options at an ice-cream parlor.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Elena, a skating coach and choreographer, was on the edge of her seat throughout Naumov’s program, quietly miming his movements in the arena’s second tier above the rink, willing Naumov on with every piece of choreography.
    Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But Iran won't receive any economic rewards upon signing the memorandum, the official said.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • After signing a handful of copies inside the magazine retailer, Rocky headed outside to snap some photos, sign the window display, and chat with The People Gallery’s own Maurice Kamara to give a rundown of his fit.
    Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • In both cases, Spanish military aircraft provided an airborne escort, a sign of respect for visiting dignitaries, and in one clip of the video Leo is seen waving to the escorting pilot.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • He can be seen throwing his helmet off and waving his arms after Lugo went down.
    Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Oceanfront homes have always occupied a special place in the hierarchy of desire, signaling wealth, discernment and enviable access.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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“Pantomiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantomiming. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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