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as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
quietly waiting for the signal to advance
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
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Recent Examples of signal
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The website tracks only vessels with active transponders, meaning additional ships may have crossed with their signals switched off.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal that the body’s filtration sites are overloaded or actively fighting something, per Cleveland Clinic.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The website tracks only vessels with active transponders, meaning additional ships may have crossed with their signals switched off.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Verb
Lightshift said an additional eight battery storage projects are currently in advanced stages of development in Massachusetts, signaling continued investment in energy storage as utilities seek ways to manage rising power demand and grid costs.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI rescinded the excommunications of the surviving bishops as a gesture towards reconciliation.
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People would hang from windows, encouraging you to do naughty things, and my thumb has never been sorer from back-and-forth gestures.
Verb
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In security footage obtained by ABC 13, the officer, alleged to be Carrico, is seen motioning the woman to take a seat; the woman complies.
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Luz, the group’s search leader and spokesperson for the day, immediately motions with her hand for the group to drive forward.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
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There are signs all around Preston Hollow opposing the project.
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As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
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Argentina fans celebrated in the concourse of AT&T Stadium with roaring chants, flag waving and dancing.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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