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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
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
The aroma of food simmering on the stove, for instance, can trigger the brain to send signals to the pancreas, which in turn releases insulin into the bloodstream.
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Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 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
These are signals of a workforce under serious pressure and a talent model that no longer fits its purpose.
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Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
The aroma of food simmering on the stove, for instance, can trigger the brain to send signals to the pancreas, which in turn releases insulin into the bloodstream.
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Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 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.
—
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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And that became mighty inconvenient in the seventh inning, when shortstop Willy Adames swung through a pitch, grimaced with lower back pain and made a tapping-out gesture to the dugout.
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On social media, native Algerians have seen their image of Americans debunked by continuous kind gestures during the impromptu cultural exchanges.
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In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth.
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The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.
Adjective
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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Twenty-six people were detained and six of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.
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Police said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and homicide detectives are investigating.
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By the end of the meeting, however, signs of a compromise had emerged.
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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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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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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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