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

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

When our skin senses heat, those signals travel to a primitive part of the brain that tells our body to cool down. — Will Stone, NPR, 5 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

But deeper into the hills of the Ivy League institution, a homemade banner hanging from student co-op housing Saturday signals roiling turmoil. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

At the event, the companies plan to demonstrate their work using Niron’s Iron Nitride permanent magnets, which convert electrical signals into mechanical motion. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Its prominence in the statement signals increased international adoption, according to Jenn Gustetic, director of metascience and research and development policy at the nonpartisan think tank Institute for Progress. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Whites are more or less spot-on with all three signals, and no colors show any significant tint. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

The surge in stocks with a negative beta dovetails with other unusual market signals. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

In This Article White mold on mulch is a natural process that rarely signals a serious problem and can benefit your soil. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Axon’s average price target, meanwhile, signals a gain of more than 62%. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Using the code signals a potential hijacking or cockpit intrusion to air traffic control and law enforcement. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

For an increasing number of young people, nothing signals your values like a willingness to kill others for them. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

The finding signals that Democratic candidates are more likely to benefit from rural Republicans staying home this November than from them voting across party lines in large numbers. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Boring Company signals its interest TBC would be excited and honored to build this massive infrastructure project. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Signing Mbappé, who currently plays forward for Real Madrid, signals that On is looking to further encroach into its larger competitors’ territory. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Most retention strategies are activated only after a customer signals intent to cancel or stops paying and just moves on. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026