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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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Updating signal equipment and adding a pedestrian flashing beacon.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
Elena Moore, NPR, 1 July 2025
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The Trump administration has sent mixed signals in recent weeks about whether farmworkers will be swept up in its push to deport immigrants living in the country illegally.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Updating signal equipment and adding a pedestrian flashing beacon.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
Verb
The bill now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are already signaling major objections.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 1 July 2025
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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Amid the violence, rioters burned an American flag.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Later in the evening, Austin police ordered marchers to remain on the sidewalk or face arrest; dozens of protesters defied officers and sat down in the middle of the roadway in front of them, one holding a billowing American flag as traffic lights flashed from red to green.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This act by her unsung hero felt like a gesture of forgiveness.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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These unexpected gestures show appreciation and deepen the relationship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Harvey flared out of the backfield plenty in OTAs and minicamp, and could get motioned all over Payton’s offense in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 July 2025
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Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.—
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July 8,
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8 July 2025
Adjective
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But Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee left a hearing Wednesday with outstanding questions that could take lawmakers months to answer — if not longer.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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Indeed, Nvidia has delivered outstanding financial performance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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If the interview starts to feel like a brainstorm, that's a great sign.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Then, on July 10, the moon will reach its peak of fullness in the structured and pragmatic sign of Capricorn.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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After betting big on U.S. assembly, and waving the red, white, and blue in its marketing, the company realized that most consumers didn’t care where the phone was made.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Yandle is a distinguished adjunct fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Roberts, 64, spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the 46th Annual News Emmy Awards in New York City, where she was inducted into the Silver Circle Honor Society — an accolade that recognizes television professionals with at least 25 years of distinguished service to the industry.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Stanford has no natural ties to the ACC, and life is a lot harder now for the prestigious academic institution because of name, image and likeness, revenue sharing and the transfer portal.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In spite of difficulties at the festival, Dulac was able to lure prestigious guests to the event over the years, notably Keanu Reeves, Donald Sutherland, Agnès Varda, Brady Corbet, Ari Aster, Lily Gladstone, Joel Edgerton, Ira Sachs and Ben Winshaw.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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