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 Headlands House signals an expansion into third-party production for AMC Studios, which AMC Global Media CEO Kristin Dolan alluded to on the company’s most recent earnings call. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 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

Wednesday's announcement signals that Treasury is attentive to the liquidity issues at the longer end and is willing to be a more active participant. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Summary Toyota's new C-HR+ electric SUV signals a serious EV commitment, presenting a larger, sharper-looking model distinct from its hybrid counterpart, built on bZ4X underpinnings. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Resistance work signals the body to hold onto muscle even as fat drops. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The decision signals the beginning of a political fight over the referendum itself. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

The most important of these hormones is leptin, which signals to the brain information about the body’s energy supply. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

The order signals that the age of US cyber privateering is here. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026