variants
or signalled
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
The company can install new nodes where customers have signaled need.
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Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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.
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Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
For a moment, the Black Lives Matter movement signaled a willingness to grapple with the past.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
After Germany celebrated, referee Jalal Jayed signaled for video review after the video assistant referee (VAR) flagged possible foul on Gill as the corner was in the air.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Attorney Richard Gladden, who represents the association, says both have signaled openness to negotiating reasonable access without litigation.
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Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
But the moment signaled more than a one-off event.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Suarez had also signalled his willingness to return to the national side, but his omission, given his comments about Bielsa’s management, was unsurprising.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Trustees also backed historic designation for the 1920s-era property and signaled support for including moderate- and low-income housing in any redevelopment.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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
For a moment, the Black Lives Matter movement signaled a willingness to grapple with the past.
—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
After Germany celebrated, referee Jalal Jayed signaled for video review after the video assistant referee (VAR) flagged possible foul on Gill as the corner was in the air.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 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
But the moment signaled more than a one-off event.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Suarez had also signalled his willingness to return to the national side, but his omission, given his comments about Bielsa’s management, was unsurprising.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Trustees also backed historic designation for the 1920s-era property and signaled support for including moderate- and low-income housing in any redevelopment.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaled
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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.
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The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.
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Lo Cleso finishes after having an earlier goal waved off for offside.
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Roars erupted through the stands as Beckham waved to the crowd.
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Jay turned to admonish one of his assistants, who gestured over his shoulder.
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Gray shook his head in mock frustration and gestured at his phone as the call went to Johansson’s voicemail.
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For most of the twentieth century, more people were leaving Italy than coming, beckoned by economic opportunities in the Americas and elsewhere.
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Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
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“Signaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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