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

Your focus can help cut through mixed signals without making the mood heavy. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Yet, 65% of respondents agree with Warsh that the Fed would benefit from talking less and getting a more unfiltered view of market signals on where rate policy should be. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Read my full story here on why Trump is becoming one of the Gulf’s most powerful trading signals for the Middle East. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Cox said alpha-synuclein, the misfolded proteins that cause Parkinson's disease, can sometimes start in the gut and spread up the vagus nerve — the nerve that carries signals between your brain, heart and digestive system. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Texting also strips out tone of voice and facial expression, the signals that make intent easier to interpret. — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

The rear derailleur requires only a power source and control signals—no cable required. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Now, Anthropic acknowledges that its marks are signals, not definitive proof of AI-generation. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 6th House of Work, Health, and Daily Habits, so requests, tasks, or body signals may interrupt your plan. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

The announcement signals that Anthropic is wading deeper into hardware, where rivals including OpenAI and Amazon have spent billions of dollars designing AI-native devices and manufacturing tools. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

The autumn equinox signals the start of the fall in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, is trading at 15, well below the 20-point threshold that signals volatility in markets. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein). — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

This effect can be more noticeable in people with insulin resistance (cells do not respond as well to insulin, which signals them to take up glucose). — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

In a world where prices continue to rise and current events feel unstable, the proliferation of little treat culture signals a small-but-mighty act by its advocates to exert a modicum of control (and joy) over their day. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

But as Fortune's Sebastian Herrera writes, the announcement signals that Amazon is still serious about making Bezos' drone dream a reality. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026