signalize

verb

Definition of signalizenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signalize
  1. signal
  2. refer
  3. indicate
  4. mention
  5. point
  6. signify
  7. imply
Verb
  • Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support for Palestinians at the same stadium that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Alaniz then stopped Kyle for following another vehicle too closely and allegedly failing to properly signal lane changes.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of signal
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  • Reached by phone, Rossi referred questions to an agency spokesperson, who did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the subway system, referred questions about the incident to police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refer
Verb
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Monday that the chances of making speedy headway on forging a peace settlement were bleak after recent Ukrainian attacks, including during recent parliamentary elections in Russia.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The simple website contains a page that names the seven defendants in Jane Doe’s suit and contains blank boxes that indicate that photos of them will be uploaded —and potentially pages for the men who are facing accusations.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Cooper, for his part, acts all scared when Kat mentions visiting him and Gen in Fort Lauderdale.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • One of them mentioned that maybe, just possibly, all the laughter had upset a spirit in the house.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Taken together, these various outcries point back to the theme of the meeting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Rare electrical behavior Antiferroelectric materials contain electric dipoles that naturally point in opposite directions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of point
Verb
  • Bodies lying at the side of the road don’t signify wins, only losses.
    — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of July, Reeve was able to ring the bell at Sloan Kettering to signify the successful end of his treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of signify
Verb
  • His price target of $200 implies upside of 37% from Monday’s close.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The release of the five suspects indicates that they are not perceived as an immediate danger to the public and implies that evidence has not been found linking them to a terrorist plot.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of imply

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“Signalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signalize. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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