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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
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
Instead of carrying electrical signals, these optical connections transfer light between photonic components, potentially making future electronic-photonic packages easier to assemble and manufacture.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
When the final whistle blew, signalling Colombia’s 1-0 victory, the place erupted into cheers.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
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Noun
The Orlan-10 can carry payloads such as a module for spoofing signals from GPS and other global navigation satellite systems, along with a communications network monitoring module and various optical and thermal sensors.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
Instead of carrying electrical signals, these optical connections transfer light between photonic components, potentially making future electronic-photonic packages easier to assemble and manufacture.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Verb
While the slate of laws was passed, several lawmakers have signaled that more bills will be introduced on the topic in the next session, which starts in January 2027.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
When the final whistle blew, signalling Colombia’s 1-0 victory, the place erupted into cheers.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
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For example, one set of flag banners for Argentina and Cape Verde were in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium for Friday’s game while the other set was already en route to Atlanta, where the winner of this match would play next in the Round of 16.
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Inside the building, the rhythm of an African drumbeat pulsated a few rows of the upper deck, the fans there draped by the flag of Ghana.
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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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Indirect talks concluded last week without any sign of meaningful progress toward a lasting peace agreement.
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Neptune goes retrograde in your sign today, and false confidence starts to dissipate!
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Some waving flags, others wiping away tears, thousands have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader.
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For 90 minutes, supporters waved flags, drummed, danced, and sang, but by the end of the evening the soccer scoreline mattered far less than what unfolded in the crowd.
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To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
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Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative, is a member of the British Parliament and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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