Synonyms of signaled

signaled

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motioned
• waved
• gestured
• beckoned
• flagged
• told
• nodded
• signed
• informed
• advised
• signalized
• shrugged
• pantomimed
• related
• gesticulated
• mimed
• flourished
• acquainted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of signaled

Throughout the day on Tuesday, administration officials signaled that the chances of reaching an agreement were slim, according to Bloomberg. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

The vote signaled a pivot to faster fixes than traditional transportation improvements, which can take years and sometimes decades because the city often relies on grant funding. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Moody’s, the credit-rating agency, has already signalled its disquiet. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026

Other names who were signaled early in the press include Connor as our new Cyclops/Scott Summers and Weaving as Emma Frost. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

Unlike other meat products, the cost of chicken has seen little fluctuation in recent months, so much so that July’s 3-cent drop signaled the single biggest monthly change dating back to November 2024. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

China’s economy is resilient, and at least on paper, its leadership has signaled a recognition of the problem and an interest in taking steps to address it. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

In a deal that signaled the future in media for top teams, SportsNet LA (now owned by Charter Communications) nabbed local TV rights to Dodger games in a landmark 25-year deal struck in 2013. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

District leaders have signaled that more cuts are likely to come. — Austin Horn august 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026