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or signalled
as in waved
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
signaled the oncoming traffic to stop while the wrecked car was being towed away
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Recent Examples of signaled
The council had previously signaled its support for both the development and the changes to the tax district.
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Although JetBlue's rollout won’t occur anytime soon, Amazon signaled that the initial launch of Project Kuiper isn’t far off.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump signaled last month that Chicago, another city led by a Democratic mayor, would be the next federal target after the success in Washington.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
At the Fed’s recent Jackson Hole Symposium, Chairman Powell signaled that the Fed would be embarking on a rate cutting campaign beginning in September.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After missing Russia's Victory Day parade in May, his presence signaled Iran's intent to strengthen Eastern partnerships.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With six minutes left in the third quarter, coach James Colzie signaled the field goal group to attempt a kick from 37 yards.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Powell has signaled the Fed is likely to cut by a quarter point in September.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Although JetBlue's rollout won’t occur anytime soon, Amazon signaled that the initial launch of Project Kuiper isn’t far off.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump signaled last month that Chicago, another city led by a Democratic mayor, would be the next federal target after the success in Washington.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
At the Fed’s recent Jackson Hole Symposium, Chairman Powell signaled that the Fed would be embarking on a rate cutting campaign beginning in September.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After missing Russia's Victory Day parade in May, his presence signaled Iran's intent to strengthen Eastern partnerships.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With six minutes left in the third quarter, coach James Colzie signaled the field goal group to attempt a kick from 37 yards.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Powell has signaled the Fed is likely to cut by a quarter point in September.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
Verb
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Against Miami Central, McCarthy waved to his coaches to call a timeout.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Johnson was flagged for a neutral zone violation, however, and the TD was waved off.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The direct result was another throw hurled into their box with Emiliano Martinez attempting to claim the high ball — something Emery had gestured for earlier in the half.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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For example, humpbacks gestured with their pectoral fins toward dolphins on 172 occasions.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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From his Mercedes Benz, parked nearby, Martin spotted Davis and motioned him over, Davis wrote in his book.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hotel's four wings each make the most of breathtaking views and seem to magnify the fresh mountain air that had beckoned city dwellers for generations.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Still, in the middle of England’s huddle at Basel’s St Jakob-Park as penalties beckoned, Charles didn’t expect her name to come out of England head coach Sarina Wiegman’s mouth when the third penalty taker was named.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pulte also flagged a third property, in Massachusetts, that Cook represented as a second home in mortgage documents but as an investment property in subsequent financial disclosures.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the next play, right tackle Jawaan Taylor was flagged for holding.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Signaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaled. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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