show signs of

phrase

: 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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Survivors of encounters with the monster later show signs of the film’s unsubtle equivalent to radiation sickness. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026 During my most recent oil change, the service advisor noted that the oil pan gasket was beginning to show signs of seepage. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Inspect your electronics frequently and should replace or repair any electrical devices that show signs of damaged or significant wear. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026 In 2026, the Granite State labor market began to show signs of recovery from its 2025 slowdown. — Ben Reynolds, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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