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

According to Sodyo, the system works without emitting signals or requiring onboard communications equipment. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Familiar complaints dominated, suggesting that the signals in the trial data largely match the Reddit reports. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Silicon photonics technology uses light instead of electrical signals. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Tuesday's margins and turnout will offer the first signals about Democratic and Republican enthusiasm heading into November. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

In tests, the sensor responded in about 41 milliseconds and continued producing stable signals after 10,000 operating cycles. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026

The surge in yields signals traders are concerned that the Fed might not do enough to rein in stubborn inflation. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

The better approach may mean fighting your own confirmation bias to find the specific signals that tell the story. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Verb

Diomande's acquisition ends the pursuit of Michael Olise and signals potential squad changes. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

This milestone signals that heavy mechanical construction is finished and systems testing is actively underway. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

The promotion, announced on Wednesday, signals another attempt to widen the leadership ranks at Salesforce, which Benioff co-founded in 1999 and has run ever since. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

The growing acceptance of private listing networks by powerful real estate interests signals a shift in how the market operates, with selective access becoming a central feature rather than an exception. — Derrick Johnson, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

The brain then signals the body to wake up and resume breathing, a cycle that can repeat five to more than 100 times an hour. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

August signals the start of the Little League Softball World Series, an institution for players and parents alike. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

That designation typically signals a stop at Telluride over Labor Day weekend, though the Colorado festival does not announce its lineup until the eve of the event. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 July 2026

To some policy experts, the trend signals the victory of one philosophy of taxation over another. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 July 2026