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as in sign
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
a teenager who often shrugs her shoulders in a gesture of indifference
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as in courtesy
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
sent a handwritten thank-you note as a gesture of his gratitude
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Recent Examples of gesture
Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
The headset also supports eye tracking, though this requires an additional bit of calibration: Once set up, just gaze at an icon and make the pinch gesture to select it.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump went further in a rally on Sunday, gesturing to the bulletproof glass that has protected him at outdoor events since a gunman tried to assassinate him in July.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Biden administration can offer an immediate gesture of goodwill by lifting the State Department’s $10 million reward for Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the HTS leader.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
The headset also supports eye tracking, though this requires an additional bit of calibration: Once set up, just gaze at an icon and make the pinch gesture to select it.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
In a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Hoop Central, Collins, 27, can be seen pacing the sidelines in the moments after his ejection, then gesturing towards referee Michael Smith as the cameras quickly cut away.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump went further in a rally on Sunday, gesturing to the bulletproof glass that has protected him at outdoor events since a gunman tried to assassinate him in July.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesture
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Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Purring, head-butting, kneading, and following you around the house are usually signs that your kitty loves you.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Penn State added another touchdown, again courtesy of a pick-six.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In fact, some of the funniest Scranton branch shenanigans come courtesy of the Party Planning Committee and itsDunder Mifflin Christmas party.Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The prosecutor motioned to the guard to remove the handcuffs.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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At Friday’s council meeting, which started about 30 minutes late, Alderman Jason Ervin motioned to recess until Monday.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement officials would need a warrant to interfere with the radio signals of a drone, according to Michelle L.D. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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As of September 2023, pilots whose drones require an FAA registration number are also required to broadcast Remote ID, which refers to the ability of a drone in flight to provide identification and location information that can be received by other parties through a signal.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hey There Jessica Williams waves to the audience during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Dec. 18 in New York City.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody that doesn’t wave red and black pom-poms will be shedding tears for Georgia which still seems more than OK in the secondary.Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yoga And Breathwork Classes Yoga and breathing exercises can help to improve mental health while also working on mobility and posture.John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But prosecutors said that the stab wounds were precise, clean and not made by someone in a self-defense posture.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s stress test is an annual ritual that forces banks to maintain adequate cushions for bad loans and dictates the size of share repurchases and dividends.Sara Eisen, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the bit continued, Gardner increased her wildly gesticulation and rising-and-bobbing out of her chair.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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As Mabel, Rowlands offered a raw vulnerability in every facial contortion and wild gesticulation.Christina Newland, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
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“Gesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesture. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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