signal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
AM arrived in cars in the 1920s as an appealing value-added feature, but nowadays it is a liability for the automakers’ EVs because the signal can interfere with certain systems and requires special shielding.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
The ousters signal that the streaming giant’s leaders feel the service needs a creative overhaul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Rising yields would signal to investors that the bond market is pricing in strengthening growth expectations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
It blocks a cellular signal that microglia depend on for survival.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
No tiny butterflies fluttering in my stomach to signal that something was clicking.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
![]()
Improving technical signals and insider buying suggest the sector’s rally could continue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Tankers load oil inside the Gulf and transport it via Hormuz, often with their tracking signals switched off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Thanks to favorable physics, AM signals also travel much farther—I once picked up a station in Chicago at nighttime while driving through North Carolina.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
Strong viewership is crucial to streamers because it signals that customers are satisfied and less likely to cancel their subscriptions, even after price hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
At the terminal on the far end, signals are converted back into chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, for the short voyage across the synapse to the dendrites of the next neuron.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
![]()
And while profitability has been a sticking point for Super Micro investors in the past, the company signaled a better-than-expected performance on a key metric.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Investors took that to mean that the central bank likely won’t raise rates at its Oct. 27-28 meeting given that other officials have previously signaled that a pause was likely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
In a recent interview with The Times, Bass signaled her frustration with the slow pace of change within the LAPD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
China's economic planning body said in April the deal must be unwound, a move analysts said signaled the country's desire for greater control over homegrown tech.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Great,” said Maria, and she signaled to the cameraman to stop filming.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
![]()
Their report also signalled the presence of South American military contractors but could not identify who employed them.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Flydubai plane - which took off from Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates early on Wednesday morning - signalled an emergency code two hours into the journey, flight tracking website Flightradar24 said.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signalled she is willing to rethink plans to make it harder for foreign workers to claim permanent residence in the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Saturday's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain saw Leeds' James Trafford make his competitive debut for the Three Lions as manager Thomas Tuchel signalled the battle to be number one is on.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The word "sensuous" had the effect of further disquieting Tom but before he could invent a protest the coupé came to a stop and Daisy signalled us to draw up alongside.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
![]()
They produced increased amounts of inflammatory signaling molecules, which immune cells use to communicate and influence one another.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
South Korean data-center startup Elice’s shares fell as much as 36% in afternoon trading, signaling investor caution toward artificial-intelligence stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The CCC segment of the market is signaling “things are starting to get bad,” Miskin said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Texas event was signaling the end of an era but not the era of cars that stay on the ground.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
We would nod our heads as punctuation to each other’s voices, signaling that yes, we know’ all about it.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
![]()
But, like many luxuries, as they became more popular and more accessible to the masses, the wealthy began pivoting – a textbook example of behaviour known as "counter signalling", Rudolfo says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“The threat is not limited to superficial damage or coercive signalling but now carries a direct and substantial risk to seafarers,” said Dimitris Maniatis, Marisks’s founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
"Virtue signalling" about why you are taking time off is another no-no.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The world's largest economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed, signalling potential labor market weakness after months of steady growth.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
I was abruptly awakened by the loud ringing of a churchbell, signalling the start of the school day.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing signal
Baseball: A Lexicon
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Words for the World Series
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word