signaled

variants or signalled
past tense of signal
as in motioned
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 signaled In a June note to employees, Sharma signaled that major changes were coming. Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 6 July 2026 To some close observers, the offer signaled that Regan may have been looking for a way out of an expensive ballot fight. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Trump, speaking on July 6, signaled that at least some of the money had already been deposited. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Saudi Arabia also signaled a competitive market by announcing its biggest oil price cuts to Asia in over two decades. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Three of five commissioners signaled openness to exiting the agreement, marking a shift from the 2025 vote that enrolled the city in the program. Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Meanwhile, Warsh abstained from issuing a rate forecast , when several other FOMC members signaled a hike later this year. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Lindor joined the Mets via trade in 2021 and signed a 10-year, $341 million extension, the first major move for new owner Steve Cohen that signaled a true change of the guard. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Attorney Richard Gladden, who represents the association, says both have signaled openness to negotiating reasonable access without litigation. Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
Verb
  • The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
  • The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Letexier waved off Ziko’s goal for the infraction, which occurred an astonishing 18 seconds before the apparent goal.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Witnesses said the e-cyclist was waved through a crosswalk by a driver of a vehicle who slowed down in the right lane.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Chwalińska could not prevent Sawangkaew from leveling the set, and gestured towards her discomfort on multiple occasions.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
    Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • For most of the twentieth century, more people were leaving Italy than coming, beckoned by economic opportunities in the Americas and elsewhere.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
  • Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

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“Signaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaled. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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