variants
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
His reelection in 2025 sparked widespread protests that left at least four people dead, signaling growing tensions between the mostly young population and its aging leader.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Taipei, Taiwan — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped its combat exercises, signaling its determination to fight off a potential invasion.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
That means the economy can shed jobs without lifting the jobless rate, signaling an overall balanced labor market despite a lack of net hiring.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Iranian regime is recruiting children and sending out mass recruitment messages via text, signaling there may be truth to the White House’s claim that the Islamic regime is suffering widespread desertions.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Local hospitals are seeing injuries At Memorial Healthcare System in southern Broward County, trauma alerts from e-bike accidents are spiking, signaling more severe injuries.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Then, toward month's end, Venus and Uranus both shift into Gemini, signaling a collective pivot toward curiosity, communication, and a hunger for new experiences.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Take the time to find your incentive to push you along the journey that the angel number 000 is signaling.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signaling equipment.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Taipei, Taiwan — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped its combat exercises, signaling its determination to fight off a potential invasion.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
That means the economy can shed jobs without lifting the jobless rate, signaling an overall balanced labor market despite a lack of net hiring.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Iranian regime is recruiting children and sending out mass recruitment messages via text, signaling there may be truth to the White House’s claim that the Islamic regime is suffering widespread desertions.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Local hospitals are seeing injuries At Memorial Healthcare System in southern Broward County, trauma alerts from e-bike accidents are spiking, signaling more severe injuries.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Then, toward month's end, Venus and Uranus both shift into Gemini, signaling a collective pivot toward curiosity, communication, and a hunger for new experiences.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Take the time to find your incentive to push you along the journey that the angel number 000 is signaling.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signaling equipment.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
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The federal government intensified efforts to expand family detention indefinitely by motioning to terminate a cornerstone policy ensuring the protection of immigrant children in federal custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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The procession opened with a young boy waving a Mexican flag.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some people have signs, others are waving American flags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The two talked for more than 10 minutes, taking turns gesturing pointedly.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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