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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
The beginning of a new month signaled the end of abnormal March weather.
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Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps all of this explains why Trump signaled as recently as Monday morning that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a major priority.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines have also signaled their intention to build nuclear capacity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Speaking earlier to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled Tehran’s willingness to keep fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The alliance hasn’t intervened or signaled any plan to.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
Iran’s top joint military command spokesperson signaled that oil markets will remain volatile, warning prices won’t normalize until regional stability is secured under its military control, Reuters reported.
—Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
By addressing financiers and corporate executives in Miami, Rodríguez signaled a willingness to engage directly with people her movement once vilified — an acknowledgment that foreign capital, particularly from the United States, will be central to Venezuela’s recovery.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps all of this explains why Trump signaled as recently as Monday morning that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a major priority.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines have also signaled their intention to build nuclear capacity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Speaking earlier to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled Tehran’s willingness to keep fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The alliance hasn’t intervened or signaled any plan to.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
Iran’s top joint military command spokesperson signaled that oil markets will remain volatile, warning prices won’t normalize until regional stability is secured under its military control, Reuters reported.
—Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
By addressing financiers and corporate executives in Miami, Rodríguez signaled a willingness to engage directly with people her movement once vilified — an acknowledgment that foreign capital, particularly from the United States, will be central to Venezuela’s recovery.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
Verb
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Shawn Iles, 3rd, was also poised to reject the proposal before Burns’ motioned to table the discussion.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The photographer motioned her over, and took her picture.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Texas Rangers legend Josh Hamilton waved around two dollar bills with a smile on his face Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a scoreless first period, Jared Wright nearly put the Kings ahead midway through the second, but his goal was waved off for goaltender interference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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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At one point, a passerby shouted and gestured at protesters, drawing a response from some in the crowd.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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