variants
or signalling
as in motioning
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 signaling
But Apple’s entry into the VR space in February 2024 hasn’t done much to move the needle, and in January, IDC said that Apple’s Chinese manufacturing partner Luxshare stopped producing new Vision Pro headsets, signaling a lack of widespread consumer demand.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Along with the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, separate economic discussions between Moscow and Washington are also planned, signalling parallel diplomatic tracks.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Regulators are signaling a shift toward common-sense rulemaking, responsible innovation, and a stronger banking system.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The goal is a gentler, steadier shift in appetite and metabolic signaling, with fewer side effects and a broader focus on overall wellbeing.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, Paramount filed a preliminary proxy with the SEC, signaling the beginning of a fight for control of the WBD board of directors that is expected to play out in the coming weeks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Boston Dynamics confirmed that initial units will be deployed in 2026 at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, signaling Atlas’s transition from research platform to commercial workforce robot.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Rather than signaling the day a piece of mail was dropped off, the postmark now more clearly indicates the date it was processed at a USPS facility – which may be later due to recent changes in transportation routes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
All four actors failed to achieve Actor Award recognition this year, signaling a possible overestimation of enthusiasm for this international Oscar contender.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Along with the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, separate economic discussions between Moscow and Washington are also planned, signalling parallel diplomatic tracks.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Regulators are signaling a shift toward common-sense rulemaking, responsible innovation, and a stronger banking system.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The goal is a gentler, steadier shift in appetite and metabolic signaling, with fewer side effects and a broader focus on overall wellbeing.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, Paramount filed a preliminary proxy with the SEC, signaling the beginning of a fight for control of the WBD board of directors that is expected to play out in the coming weeks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Boston Dynamics confirmed that initial units will be deployed in 2026 at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, signaling Atlas’s transition from research platform to commercial workforce robot.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Rather than signaling the day a piece of mail was dropped off, the postmark now more clearly indicates the date it was processed at a USPS facility – which may be later due to recent changes in transportation routes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
All four actors failed to achieve Actor Award recognition this year, signaling a possible overestimation of enthusiasm for this international Oscar contender.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
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The next play offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand called involved a couple of players motioning.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 2025
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Virgin-Morgan then was motioning toward officials, but nothing was called by the crew.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Nov. 2025
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Even here, at the premiere, scores of demonstrators, herded behind police barricades and security fencing, were waving signs and shouting at attendees.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honnold successfully reached the summit of the 101-story steel building in just an hour and 31 minutes, waving his arms in victory at the top.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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McEntire shrieks between laughs, gesturing to the photographer.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hernandez said, gesturing toward a jungle gym near Park View Street.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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