variants
or signalling
as in waving
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
The new strategy aims to leverage Ford’s iconic brand while simultaneously signaling that the car company is entering a new era, Materazzo said.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
After the end of the flashy Peak TV era, Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer, sees green shoots signaling a hopeful recovery for the global TV business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
By moving from rhetoric to large-scale military action, Maduro is signaling that Venezuela will fight drug trafficking on its own terms while resisting Washington's narrative of Caracas as a narco-state.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Kraft Heinz has already demonstrated a willingness to pare down its portfolio through the divestment of non-core units, such as its Italian infant nutrition division, signalling that the potential spin-off is part of a larger recalibration of its brand ecosystem.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most efforts have focused on tumor DNA and RNA and examining different types of proteins and cell signaling to detect cancer.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
The polar vortex is beginning its seasonal strengthening, signaling a gradual shift toward cooler weather.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tisdel also raised the possibility that House Democrats may have decided to vote against his legislation as a show of strength to Hall, signaling that the House Speaker can't ignore them.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping both spoke on Sunday, signaling a new potentially important rapprochement.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
After the end of the flashy Peak TV era, Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer, sees green shoots signaling a hopeful recovery for the global TV business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
By moving from rhetoric to large-scale military action, Maduro is signaling that Venezuela will fight drug trafficking on its own terms while resisting Washington's narrative of Caracas as a narco-state.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Kraft Heinz has already demonstrated a willingness to pare down its portfolio through the divestment of non-core units, such as its Italian infant nutrition division, signalling that the potential spin-off is part of a larger recalibration of its brand ecosystem.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most efforts have focused on tumor DNA and RNA and examining different types of proteins and cell signaling to detect cancer.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
The polar vortex is beginning its seasonal strengthening, signaling a gradual shift toward cooler weather.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tisdel also raised the possibility that House Democrats may have decided to vote against his legislation as a show of strength to Hall, signaling that the House Speaker can't ignore them.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping both spoke on Sunday, signaling a new potentially important rapprochement.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
Verb
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Footage from the rescue mission shared by Michigan State Police on X shows the woman frantically waving towards the helicopter above her while lost amongst the trees.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While some crowds did gather Saturday waving green, white and red flags in the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood, an undercurrent of caution persisted.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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During a banquet dinner Sunday evening, Xi warmly greeted Putin and was seen gesturing expressively in conversation with the Russian leader.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But if not, his spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame is beckoning.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration have been flagging devices like portable power banks, laptops and cell phones for a while, urging travelers to carry them on board instead of checking them with their bags.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The video quickly cuts to her jokingly flagging down drivers in the street, urging them to buy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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