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

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

That appetite for these pods and machines signals the industry will move toward more plastic-free alternatives, Nathan said. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Immunometabolism and Aging – The Dixit Lab Guan then wondered whether the release of taurine itself allows macrophages to sense all sorts of very different danger signals to initiate NLRP3 assembly. — Kristel Tjandra, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

The challenge is knowing which signals matter and when a platform deserves more attention, a different approach or less budget. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Based on Buzz Bissinger’s nonfiction book of the same name, The Mosquito Bowl was produced at a level of scale and pedigree that signals the beginning of a new chapter. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

The shift signals a turning point for the left, which has historically struggled to counter the far-right’s dominant online presence and savvy digital strategy. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

When an oil producer changes its relationship with OPEC or signals a different output strategy, that matters because output moves freight cost, freight cost moves landed cost, and landed cost moves pricing, margin and inventory decisions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Cairo’s pledge also signals closer alignment with Riyadh, a major financial backer that has provided billions in aid and investment. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026