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

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Recent Examples of signaling The platform told Fortune that more than 64,000 users had engaged with the match page three days before the final, signaling deep liquidity. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026 The sides initially shared an interest in bringing the 37-year-old back, but Kane remains unsigned, likely signaling a change of heart by either him or the team. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The North American Menopause Society issued a position statement the same year summarizing non-hormonal options, signaling that alternatives could be legitimate paths for symptom relief. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The company also introduced new AI products for developers and advertisers, signaling a broader shift toward charging for its AI capabilities rather than relying primarily on open-source releases. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Last week, sweeping bipartisan housing affordability measures officially became law, signaling that Congress recognizes the frustration many Americans feel about the high cost of housing. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Demolition of the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte began Wednesday, signaling the final chapter for a structure that has sat vacant and decaying for a decade. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 SpaceX stock dropped below its initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday, signaling dwindling hype around the Elon Musk company. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Xenophobic unrest in South Africa has become a painful cost of doing business, executives warned, signalling that companies are bracing for prolonged instability in a country eager to draw fresh investment. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
  1. motioning
  2. waving
  3. gesturing
Verb
  • In security footage obtained by ABC 13, the officer, alleged to be Carrico, is seen motioning the woman to take a seat; the woman complies.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 June 2026
Definition of motioning
Verb
  • The players, who had been standing and waving flags on the top deck, were forced to sit down to clear the obstruction before the double-decker could proceed.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • The audience responded with even more energy, waving their cellphones and lighters in the air.
    — Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of waving
Verb
  • Just three minutes later, Isak was inside the penalty area with a great scoring chance, but Suzuki deflected it wide and over the end line, angrily gesturing toward some of his teammates as Sweden lined up for another corner kick.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The launch tubes themselves don’t appear to be loaded, but the men carefully adjust the angle of the launcher, gesturing to each other with colored flags.
    — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of gesturing

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