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or signalling
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
At the center of this signaling system is a network of flexible pressure sensors embedded within the electronic skin.
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Similar courses and lecture series have appeared at Yale University and institutions in the Boston area, signaling a broader recognition that popular culture can be a powerful lens for understanding colonialism, resistance, and identity formation.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
But Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, which advocates for reduced immigration, said the shift in tone and change in leadership is meaningful, signalling a return to more traditional law enforcement efforts.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department also filed an appeal, signaling the legal fight is moving and could affect hundreds of thousands of Haitians living and working in the United States.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Those with a 14-day RSI above 70 are considered overbought, signaling a possible selling opportunity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Several other metrics are also signaling the economy could slip into recession later this year.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Araghchi said diplomats would return to their capitals, signaling this round of negotiations was over.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Israel has repeatedly postponed reopening the crossing, signaling it would not open until the bodies of all the hostages were recovered.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Similar courses and lecture series have appeared at Yale University and institutions in the Boston area, signaling a broader recognition that popular culture can be a powerful lens for understanding colonialism, resistance, and identity formation.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
But Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, which advocates for reduced immigration, said the shift in tone and change in leadership is meaningful, signalling a return to more traditional law enforcement efforts.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department also filed an appeal, signaling the legal fight is moving and could affect hundreds of thousands of Haitians living and working in the United States.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Those with a 14-day RSI above 70 are considered overbought, signaling a possible selling opportunity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Several other metrics are also signaling the economy could slip into recession later this year.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Araghchi said diplomats would return to their capitals, signaling this round of negotiations was over.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Israel has repeatedly postponed reopening the crossing, signaling it would not open until the bodies of all the hostages were recovered.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
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With the game well out of reach and 10 seconds to play, Tre White dunked — despite Self motioning from the sideline to dribble it out.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
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Good appears to be motioning to them with her hands.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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There, Brandon became known for his ongoing investigation into air pollution at a paper mill part-owned by NFL owner Robert Kraft, including his attempt to get an interview with Kraft by waving down his police motorcade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet after gesturing toward a promising thriller setup, the film soon begins to spin its wheels — doing little to complicate or tighten the melodrama, while only superficially probing its two principal characters as their romance is inevitably reignited.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yet by simultaneously gesturing toward the audience, O’Hara also underscored the importance of bringing viewers into the fold.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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