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

Making his first appearance here as Fed chair, Warsh stopped well short of clearly signaling an interest-rate increase at the Fed’s next meeting. — David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Trendalytics reports the look is up 214% in searches compared with last year, signaling growing interest in the imperfect finish. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

These receptors normally respond to endorphins, which are naturally occurring signaling molecules, and are activated by opioid drugs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Despite the rock-bottom moment, Zilisch began last week on a high note, signaling better days should be ahead. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Some scientists speculate that acetaldehyde might trigger a release of the immune-signalling chemical histamine, leading to alcohol-intolerance symptoms. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

This month, they were acquired by a larger education management company eager to expand into this field, signaling a growing realization among schools that the status quo isn’t working anymore. — Colleen Connolly, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

His appointment is designed to provide continuity while also signaling a change in direction. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

And right now, despite rising borrowing costs, companies are making some pretty decent profits, signaling that the economy may be doing well nonetheless. — Rafael Nam, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026