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

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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

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

Auditory attention decoding tries to read those EEG signals and figure out which speaker the person wants to hear. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Operators analyze those acoustic signals to identify submarine contacts before tracking their movement. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Wider spreads and slightly weaker demand signals that the AI buildout might be moving slightly faster than the speed at which investors are willing to soak up all this debt. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Prosecutors told jurors at trial that the group's actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kits and wearing body armor — were signals of nefarious intent. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist. — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026

Verb

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

To Barthel, who also serves on the board of the Berkeley Herbal Center, the uptick in speaking gigs signals a shift in public attitudes. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Specificity signals real experience, not just buzzword-dropping. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Peachtree meets politics Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens signals the start of the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race at Lenox Square on Saturday. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

However, this signals a potential demotion of Gregory Soto from the primary save share. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 2 July 2026