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
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.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
At that moment, a bell rang, signaling the start of the lunch hour.
—Literary Hub, 7 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
Researchers think that moving your muscles benefits your brain in part because of special signaling molecules called exerkines.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 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
The serum’s star ingredient is a proprietary 4-CLGN complex that combines hydrating beta-glucan with signaling and neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
According to regional reporting, her focus since taking office has been consolidating control within those institutions rather than signaling political reform.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Leo’s homily called for peace and equitable redistribution of resources, signaling his pontificate can now advance his own agenda after months consumed by the celebration.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
At that moment, a bell rang, signaling the start of the lunch hour.
—Literary Hub, 7 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
Researchers think that moving your muscles benefits your brain in part because of special signaling molecules called exerkines.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 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
The serum’s star ingredient is a proprietary 4-CLGN complex that combines hydrating beta-glucan with signaling and neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
According to regional reporting, her focus since taking office has been consolidating control within those institutions rather than signaling political reform.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Leo’s homily called for peace and equitable redistribution of resources, signaling his pontificate can now advance his own agenda after months consumed by the celebration.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
Verb
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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
Verb
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Drone shows use hundreds of small drones hooked up with LED lights to fly into the night sky and display moving images, like a waving American flag.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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As two other agents rushed toward her window, gesturing at her and trying to open the vehicle’s door, Ross walked to the front of her vehicle.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The footage, posted initially to Marzilli's Instagram account @emgonewild, begins with the free-diving instructor and her friends in full dive gear, screaming and gesturing at each other on the water's surface with big smiles on their faces.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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