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Definitions

distress signal

NOUN
internationally recognized signal requesting help
Synonyms
STRONGEST
warning signal
WEAK
Mayday SOS alarm burglar alarm call for help danger signal fire alarm flare notice to mariners signal of distress

Example Sentences

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The increase represents yet another distress signal coming from within the housing market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

"The Colombian boat was adrift and had its distress signal on," Petro said, referring to the strike that killed Carranza.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Six people were on board the Naddoddur when it got into trouble on Tuesday evening, on the fourth day of the trip, and a distress signal was sent.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Rescue boats were dispatched to the area after the vessel issued a distress signal before dawn and communications with it were lost, the minister said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

She needed help...some kind of distress signal to Coach Hedge, or even better—Percy.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan