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or signalled
as in motioned
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
Airlines surged in early trading Wednesday, as lower crude prices signaled lower costs for the companies and more cash in consumer pockets for traveling.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the Iran war, Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly signaled an openness to partnering with Chinese firms through joint ventures to access EV technology.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
McCullough had already signaled to the bullpen before heading out to relieve Alcantara, who had given up a softly hit double to Matt McLain and walked Elly De La Cruz in the ninth to end his outing.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
In late March, the White House signaled a willingness to end the Iran war without reopening the waterway.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
This may have signaled a major disruptive event for the comet nucleus.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez signaled safe but he, too, was overruled by the replay umpire.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday signaled an agreement to end the shutdown could be reached in the coming days.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the Iran war, Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly signaled an openness to partnering with Chinese firms through joint ventures to access EV technology.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
McCullough had already signaled to the bullpen before heading out to relieve Alcantara, who had given up a softly hit double to Matt McLain and walked Elly De La Cruz in the ninth to end his outing.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
In late March, the White House signaled a willingness to end the Iran war without reopening the waterway.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
This may have signaled a major disruptive event for the comet nucleus.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez signaled safe but he, too, was overruled by the replay umpire.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday signaled an agreement to end the shutdown could be reached in the coming days.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
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Prior to closing arguments, Hunter’s other lawyer, Eben Self, motioned for an acquittal by arguing there was no evidence Green was even killed in Orange County, which Chief Circuit Judge Lisa Munyon quickly denied.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Then, when pressed if he's officially booked or not, the actor motioned that his lips are sealed.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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But after initially stopping Ryan O’Hearn, third base coach Tony Beasley waved him home when the ball trickled into right field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia's shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman gestured with his hands, making a heart shape and pointing to a bracelet around his wrist.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Damas mistakenly believed his son had called the police on him, became angry, and gestured as if to hit him but never made physical contact, Nelson said.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Adams received her award as a Green Goddess, Teamer beckoned her to remain near the podium for another presentation — a $1,200 check for her organization.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Next came a real-estate heiress, who, between sips of the Edith (a heady blend of vermouth, sherry, and rum), beckoned one of the guests to the club’s back room.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Signaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaled. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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