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

Cancer can exploit molecular signals that restrain immune responses, allowing malignant cells to escape attack even when identified. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 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

Algorithms generate a forecast accuracy model, uncertainty signals and expiry-risk scores, which demand and supply planners use to inform planning decisions. — Santanu Boral, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The approach gives suppliers greater visibility while allowing brands to respond to fresher demand signals, potentially compressing the time from design to market by months. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Those are strong signals of interest from chip companies that stand to benefit from additional AI investments. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

And in a very recent experiment, quantum optical signals in a superposition of different states of light were communicated between South Africa and China over a distance of more than 12,900 kilometers. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Quantum sensors that can guide ships and aircraft without satellite signals. — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Early vote signals More than 830,000 Georgians have already cast early ballots, and there’s plenty in the first wave of turnout data to give Democrats reason for optimism. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

The new agreement signals an effort to expand production capacity before future demand exceeds available supply. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

As of last week, the interest on some of CoreWeave’s bonds surged to 15% — a level that signals distress or a higher risk of default. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 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

The index remains well below the key 50-point threshold that signals positive sentiment. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

For Dan Greenhaus, strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management, CoreWeave isn’t a canary in the coal mine that signals the AI bust is imminent. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Consistency signals a plan that fits their life, not a product that overextends them. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Coffee works by blocking adenosine, the brain chemical that signals rest. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Yvon Muya, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, said Monday’s announcement signals a direct confrontation between Kabila and Tshisekedi. — Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026