show signs of

idiom

: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen
The city's education system is showing signs of improvement.
The runner showed signs of fatigue.

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Importantly, these offspring didn’t show signs of viral infection themselves; the behavioral differences were traced back to changes in the fathers’ sperm. New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025 The Cardinals seemed to show signs of growth initially, but that collapse against the Titans will sting for a bit. Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Experts believe the tech industry should also be working in partnership with mental health organizations so that resources and appropriate support can be provided to child users who show signs of social isolation or emotional distress. Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 If your hostas show signs of disease, make sure to discard those leaves instead of composting them and clean your pruners well with rubbing alcohol. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for show signs of

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“Show signs of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20signs%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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