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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
Brunson signaled to the bench and headed to the locker room after checking out of the game.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Both ministers were replying after anonymous sources cited Tuesday by the Financial Times said the United States had signaled openness to deploying elements of its nuclear arsenal in new European countries, in addition to the six currently thought to host nuclear weapons.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For her, the book signaled the presence of a more expansive world of Black cooking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Defeat might have signaled a political cost not just to pollution charges specifically but to climate policy more broadly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
O’Laughlin, the chamber’s top Republican, has signaled the proposal is a personal priority.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Invited at the last minute, several CEOs simply couldn’t make the signing but still signaled support for the order.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Last month, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — the party’s House campaign and fundraising arm — signaled its support for Bains.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The gesture, made by Mallard Creek relay anchor Nyan Brown, signaled the school’s impending fifth straight state crown between indoor and outdoor competition.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Both ministers were replying after anonymous sources cited Tuesday by the Financial Times said the United States had signaled openness to deploying elements of its nuclear arsenal in new European countries, in addition to the six currently thought to host nuclear weapons.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For her, the book signaled the presence of a more expansive world of Black cooking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Defeat might have signaled a political cost not just to pollution charges specifically but to climate policy more broadly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
O’Laughlin, the chamber’s top Republican, has signaled the proposal is a personal priority.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Invited at the last minute, several CEOs simply couldn’t make the signing but still signaled support for the order.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Last month, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — the party’s House campaign and fundraising arm — signaled its support for Bains.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The gesture, made by Mallard Creek relay anchor Nyan Brown, signaled the school’s impending fifth straight state crown between indoor and outdoor competition.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
Verb
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The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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As the ferry slowly pulled into the Ishigaki port on May 29, a group of people waved the Taiwan flag and brandished a banner to welcome the first batch of visitors.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Halverson gestured to a telephone behind him on his office desk.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Gray shook his head in mock frustration and gestured at his phone as the call went to Johansson’s voicemail.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
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For most of the twentieth century, more people were leaving Italy than coming, beckoned by economic opportunities in the Americas and elsewhere.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Signaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaled. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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