as in to gesture
to move your arms and hands especially when speaking in an angry or emotional way
He was gesticulating wildly during his speech.
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Recent Examples of gesticulate
Motor or beat gestures can only occur in tandem with speech—think gesticulating to emphasize a point.
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
Both actors are committed to the bit, gesticulating wildly and passionately, but the specifics of their performances clash with the movie’s premise.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
One family nearby looked over at the boys, who were gesticulating with such force that water splashed around them.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
Octopus tentacles hang from boxes, swordfish heads protrude from tables, vendors gesticulate emphatically.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2024
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
Both actors are committed to the bit, gesticulating wildly and passionately, but the specifics of their performances clash with the movie’s premise.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
One family nearby looked over at the boys, who were gesticulating with such force that water splashed around them.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
Octopus tentacles hang from boxes, swordfish heads protrude from tables, vendors gesticulate emphatically.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulate
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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
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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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Footage taken during the night shows crowds of people honking horns and waving flags in Umayyad Square, a landmark in the heart of the city.Carol E. Lee, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Joyful crowds gathered in squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war.ABDULRAHMAN SHAHEEN and ABBY SEWELL, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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The movie has been named one of American Film Institute’s top 10 films of the year and nabbed three wins at the Cannes Film Festival after its world premiere — including a best actress nod for Gomez, along with costars Karla Sofía Gascón, Adriana Paz and Zoe Saldaña.Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Each item in the collection features nods to the dynamic traditions of Nigerian celebrations while seamlessly merging heritage with contemporary elegance, according to a press release.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Gesticulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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