Synonyms of signals

signals 1 of 2

noun

plural of signal

1

as in flags

an object intended to give public notice or warning

stop signs are signals for vehicles to come to a full stop—not suggestions for slowing down, as some drivers seem to think

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flags
• red lights
• tocsins
• knells

2

as in gestures

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling

quietly waiting for the signal to advance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gestures
• signs
• waves
• gesticulations
• postures
• indications
• mimes
• motions
• pantomimes
• shrugs
• sign languages
• flourishes
• body languages
• beckons
• becks

signals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of signal

as in motions

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

signaled the oncoming traffic to stop while the wrecked car was being towed away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motions
• waves
• gestures
• flags
• beckons
• signs
• tells
• nods
• informs
• signalizes
• advises
• relates
• shrugs
• gesticulates
• pantomimes
• mimes
• flourishes
• acquaints

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of signals

Noun

The competing signals leave the region facing an uncertain military outlook. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Analysts say the appointment of a professional woman to the key post signals that Pope Leo views women differently from his predecessors at the Vatican, where nuns have tended to be the women holding senior positions. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

In response to the signals, NLRP3 complexes assembled with the macrophages. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

My work examines how hormonal and metabolic signals influence bone renewal. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

But in a living commercial ecosystem where companies reorganize, executives switch roles and digital signals decay, identity is inherently probabilistic. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Yet advertising systems may still use that activity as one of several signals when building a profile. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Anthropic's new valuation projection signals a sigh of relief for the volatile AI trade, which has come under additional pressure since the Democratic wave in last week's midterms. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

While the pledge signals a growing commitment to addressing the environmental impact, questions remain about accountability, transparency and how progress will be measured. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

And one advisory-committee bill hardly signals retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Against that political backdrop, Task Force Iron Gate signals that the administration is continuing to tighten restrictions rather than retreating from its strategy. — Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

The passage of Amendment 3 signals a seismic shift in the structure of Florida government — and right now, nobody can say exactly how that might play out. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Jason Roe, a Republican strategist, said this big Democratic victory in Michigan and across the country signals a real change in the political landscape. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Eating within a consistent 10- to 12-hour window signals your body about the time of day, no matter what else is happening. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

The project signals Meta’s growing interest in humanoid hardware, but questions remain about the robots’ ability to perform complex household tasks and operate safely around people. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026