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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

"For too long, the world has been caught in a cycle of negotiations, while the planet's distress signal grows louder. While dialogue is important, action is imperative," he wrote.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

"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

Sea Story, a live-aboard used mainly for maritime activities, sent a distress signal after a large wave crashed into the boat, causing it to capsize.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

I know all about hornets: If one sends out a distress signal, it can trigger a whole nest attack.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson