Synonyms of signaling

signaling

verb

variants or signalling

present participle of signal

as in motioning

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

• motioning
• waving
• gesturing
• beckoning
• flagging
• telling
• nodding
• informing
• signing
• signalizing
• gesticulating
• relating
• advising
• pantomiming
• miming
• shrugging
• flourishing
• acquainting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of signaling

City were not exactly under the cosh at the end, but Guardiola spent the final few minutes signalling to his side to go to five at the back, with Fernando dropping in from midfield. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals. — Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

Yields moved higher after the Treasury Department’s announcement, signaling some skepticism from investors. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Many of these species are physically capable of signaling at tempos outside this range, too. — Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

Starring Oscar nominees Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as the controversial parents in question, Fjord won the Palme d’Or in May, its backing by the great Cannes-to-Oscars whisperer that is Neon signaling a fruitful fall awards run. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

The National Sheriffs’ Association is dropping its opposition to landmark cryptocurrency legislation after spending months pushing back on it, signaling momentum ahead of a Senate vote later this month. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The casting unites one of Korea’s most recognizable leading men with a prominent Japanese star, signaling the show’s deliberate cross-cultural pitch. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

This is a nice comeback for the popular video game franchise after a 13-year hiatus, signaling high anticipation for the new offering. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026