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

Instead of relying on external radio signals, the system combines quantum sensors with magnetic map matching technology to determine an aircraft’s position. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Why summer eating is harder on the body Long days at the ballpark, cookouts that stretch into the evening and picnics in 90-degree weather all pressure the body’s normal signals for hunger, thirst and temperature. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

This investigation was conducted in ultraviolet light and using custom calibration to prevent flaring from the red dwarf companions from mimicking white dwarf signals. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Post-market monitoring should be capable of detecting safety signals across drugs, devices, vaccines, foods, supplements, and digital technologies. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Instead of using a remote or control panel, the player moves into position and signals with a simple hand gesture for the ball, and the AI biometrics locate and pinpoint the player position. — Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Finding individual molecules can get complicated because there can be hundreds of other molecules in the molecular cloud that are also sending out their signals at the same time. — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

However, rookie Brandon Valenzuela admitted difficulty keeping track of the evolving signals. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The other striking thing is that some of the events occurred without an obvious indication of tectonic signals picked up by the hydrophones present. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Verb

But a string of comments made during the company’s earnings call on Thursday signals a more ominous path ahead for America’s businesses and workers. — Bob Herman, STAT, 16 July 2026

His reemergence signals that Trump now may support changes to FEMA instead of an outright elimination of the agency. — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The announcement signals a shift for High NA EUV from research and early testing into production manufacturing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

The acquisition by Kansas City Kansas Community College places his work in a permanent public collection and signals a broader shift in how local Black artists are being valued by institutions. — Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

New York’s data center moratorium, announced Tuesday, signals growing mainstream political pushback to unchecked AI growth in the US. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

The measure faces a difficult path in Congress, but its introduction signals that some Republicans are continuing to push for restrictions on birthright citizenship despite the Supreme Court's ruling. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Standing over 83 inches tall, the Autobiography signals its intent before the system is even switched on. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

This trend signals a larger change in how leaders think about learning. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026