Thesaurus results for SIGNALS

signals 1 of 2

noun

plural of signal

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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of signals

Noun

The cooling sensation from menthol can help relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain signals associated with tension headaches. —

T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026 High output signals that a company can move beyond demos and into real deployment. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 This risky gambit signals that his prospects for higher office are evaporating fast. —

Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026 Restaurant operators have faced mixed economic signals so far in 2026. —

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 Investors also received fresh signals on monetary policy. —

Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Focusing on the challenges of navigating traffic in busy London, the researchers used specialized testing equipment with hundreds of audio signals on a bunch of headphones well-regarded for their noise canceling capabilities. —

New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026 Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe. —

Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 The vibrations are converted into electrical signals and analyzed using deep learning algorithms developed by Appaji and his team at the university in collaboration with Dozee. —

IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026

Verb

Stars hang in the darkness, but the eastern horizon is beginning to glow — a soft, growing light that signals the sun's rise. —

Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026 While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations. —

Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Waiting too long to reply often signals disinterest. —

Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 But the launch signals a concrete strategy to challenge OpenAI and Google after initial confusion around the direction of Meta’s AI app. —

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 Something as seemingly innocuous as a gentle tap on the skin signals specialized nerve cells to convert the physical force into an electrical signal to the brain. —

Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 The announcement signals both organizations’ deepening commitment to structural advocacy for women across the entertainment industry. —

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 The update, shared on April 2, signals that the project is moving from structural assembly into the critical phase before flight testing, with a first flight planned for 2027. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signals

Noun

Split flags of Mexico and the United States are found inside the lining of the keyhole, while a soccer net hangs in the middle.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Many of the thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets brandished weapons including guns and daggers, while others waved Lebanese, Palestinian, Iranian and Hezbollah flags.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026