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

With early signals that are ambiguous and without a clear shock, mobilization lags. — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

That shows that the demand is there, and then the demand signals trickle down. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Much of Argentina is flat, allowing AM signals to travel hundreds of miles without obstruction. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

On 3rd-and-3 with just over a minute remaining, the Penn State d-line was called for delay of game for using signals to try and force SC into a false start. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Together, they are designed to detect signals, analyze their characteristics, and generate electronic effects to interfere with adversary communications. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

The results reflect growing interest in treatments that combine the body’s hormonal signals to reduce obesity. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

For the hearing impaired, select rooms feature visual fire alarms plus signals for telephone ringing and door knocking. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Operational failures often look sudden because earlier signals were scattered or never translated into a decision. — Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

This kind of stop-and-go volatility often signals that a market rally is in its last stages. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 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

Yvon Muya, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, said Monday's announcement signals a direct confrontation between Kabila and Tshisekedi. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Unemployment is low and signals full employment, while stock markets are at or near record highs. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

If a suit traditionally signals conformity and respectability, corduroy gives it a louche edge. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Still, the donation signals a slow but growing national Democratic interest in Florida, which was largely abandoned by top liberal groups after a GOP tsunami consumed the state in 2022. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

With President Lee Jae Myung observing the trial, the event also signals strong political support for strengthening national defense capabilities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

To him, that signals a cultural shift that will, hopefully, equip more doctors to help young people struggling with addiction. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026