SIGNALIZE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

signalize

verb

Definition of signalize

as in to signal

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Recent Examples of signalize As an alternative to using Moffett, try Innovation Way, which has been signalized to better accommodate higher traffic volumes. — Gary Richards, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2019

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When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
In fact, the Fed's rate-setting committee signaled a plan to raise rates once more this year, before holding steady in 2027.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of signal

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The title refers not only to the horror film my protagonist, Maya, is trying to make, but also to the city’s new masters and to those living in a zombified state of willful ignorance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The police officer who responded did not issue a ticket, but referred the case to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of refer

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Johnson’s presnap movement also indicates to a quarterback whether the Dolphins are in man coverage, or zone, and that helps their pre and post-snap decision making.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
However, our study indicates that school choice can often lead to greater segregation and inequality.

— Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicate

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If the marketing team wants to mention total payouts, average payout time, pass rates or trader statistics, record the source, date range and method behind the number.

— David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mention

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If the capability is genuinely core to what makes your product different, not just infrastructure that gets data from point A to point B, owning it can be worth the investment.

— Nick Chandi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Emery tends not to point the finger at officials, but did on this occasion, claiming James McAtee should have seen red for his challenge on Maatsen.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of point

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Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the track signified that Vaundy’s songwriting is still very much evolving.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Filmed over ten years, Mickey is a documentary about the memory of a trans woman from Sinaloa who, alongside the filmmaker who grew up with her, Dano, uses play and performance to re-signify the past and inhabit the present.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

The investment bank reiterated a buy rating on Palantir and raised its price target by about 14%, to $250 from $220, implying 44% upside from Monday’s close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
After last year’s first week of games, the eventual winner, Matthew Stafford, was at +3500 odds, which implies a less than 3 percent chance of winning.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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