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

Switzerland’s iconic glaciers lost an enormous amount of ice in 2026, a new report shows, signaling an ongoing rapid meltdown driven by climate change that has astonished even scientists studying it. — Erin Douglas, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Five men accused of being part of a cocaine distribution ring at Penn State filed court documents in Centre County, Pennsylvania, signaling plans to fight the charges against them. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

These behaviors coincide with the Federal Reserve signaling the current job market favors employers. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

However, the poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found that roughly one-third of voters remain undecided, signaling Bass holds a key path to claiming a second term. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, satellite imagery from Sunday showed all seven berths open at two key ports in Yanbu and Al Muajjiz on Saudi Arabia’s West Coast, signaling that the East-West pipeline has ramped back up, according to Kpler. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

But a new government, led by conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella, lifted the ban on Rojas's extradition, signaling a shift in the nation's security strategy. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Siegel breaks down the Fed's latest rate move, plus what bond markets are signaling about the path ahead for monetary policy. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026