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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Republicans are also often on the lookout for A-list celebrities that show signs of backing the GOP brand.
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
Some people also have diarrhea or nausea and can show signs of confusion.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
In general, a 4.1% rate or lower would be hawkish, while 4.3% or higher would show signs of increasing labor slack, Bhave pointed out.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 July 2025
While Freddie Freeman has begun to show signs of turning things around, Mookie Betts’ worst offensive season has only deepened.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
Some people also have diarrhea or nausea and can show signs of confusion.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
In general, a 4.1% rate or lower would be hawkish, while 4.3% or higher would show signs of increasing labor slack, Bhave pointed out.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 July 2025
While Freddie Freeman has begun to show signs of turning things around, Mookie Betts’ worst offensive season has only deepened.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
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“Show signs of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20signs%20of. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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