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

The hike would keep US duties on China to around 20%, which Beijing has signaled is consistent with the countries’ trade deal. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent appointments of prominent Black and mixed race hair professionals to key roles at brands have signaled some change at more of a visible topline level. — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Home-plate umpire Will Little gathered the game’s three other umpires near the first-base line to discuss whether Espada signaled toward the bullpen before sprinting to the mound. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The front office then signaled a full pivot to the future by cutting Kirk Cousins with a post-June 1 designation in March, officially turning the keys over to Penix. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Cook County leaders have signaled a new willingness to reconsider tax incentives in recent months. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

During the perp walk, he could be seen wearing a hoodie that signaled his allegiance to La Chapiza, as the faction run by Los Chapitos is known. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The awards show reflected a relentless pursuit of pop spectacle, and its statement performances signaled shifts in culture, consumption, and perspective. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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