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
Then, toward month's end, Venus and Uranus both shift into Gemini, signaling a collective pivot toward curiosity, communication, and a hunger for new experiences.
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Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Iran is now signaling that this leverage could be formalized.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Take the time to find your incentive to push you along the journey that the angel number 000 is signaling.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Flight to quality Even as investors grow more selective about fund commitments, the region's largest and more established managers continue to attract capital, signaling a widening gap with their underperforming peers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signalling equipment.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signaling equipment.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Walz also signed a bill requiring drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its flashing red lights are on, and to remain stopped until the bus is no longer signaling.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The Federal Reserve also held its benchmark rate steady at its March meeting, signaling it sees no immediate need to ease costs for borrowers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Iran is now signaling that this leverage could be formalized.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Take the time to find your incentive to push you along the journey that the angel number 000 is signaling.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Flight to quality Even as investors grow more selective about fund commitments, the region's largest and more established managers continue to attract capital, signaling a widening gap with their underperforming peers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signalling equipment.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signaling equipment.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Walz also signed a bill requiring drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its flashing red lights are on, and to remain stopped until the bus is no longer signaling.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The Federal Reserve also held its benchmark rate steady at its March meeting, signaling it sees no immediate need to ease costs for borrowers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
Verb
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With the game well out of reach and 10 seconds to play, Tre White dunked — despite Self motioning from the sideline to dribble it out.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
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Good appears to be motioning to them with her hands.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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It was speckled with fans in Brazilian yellow kits, with just a few French flags waving to celebrate Mbappé's goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The two talked for more than 10 minutes, taking turns gesturing pointedly.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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