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

When, in late 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled the potential for Japan to intervene in a conflict over Taiwan, China suspended more than $86 million in purchases of Japanese seafood and sake. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

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

Since then, Tehran and Muscat have been negotiating over navigation through the strait and have signalled that an agreement could be within reach. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

On Friday, the S&P rose to a record following an unexpected loss of jobs in July which signaled that the Federal Reserve could leave monetary policy on hold for now. — Justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

When Rapinoe attacked Cunningham’s position and her association with conservative activist Riley Gaines, Carrington signaled her approval beneath Rapinoe’s Instagram video. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Trump has signaled support for the bill, as has House Speaker Mike Johnson. — Claudia Grisales, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Though few believed them, the Twins signaled their intentions long ago. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Stocks jumped and Brent crude prices plunged Tuesday after the US signaled a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, but the drop is unlikely to translate to immediate relief at the pump. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026