sign language

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Recent Examples of sign language For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, the IRS says, call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to make an appointment. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Skye knows sign language, lip-syncs to songs and mirrors dances with ease, revealing a remarkable ability to observe, communicate, and express herself at such a young age. Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026 Anfield bar staff are also being trained in basic sign language and there will be fan interpreters at every home game to translate pre-match announcements. James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 All types of aides except sign language interpreters would see staffing cuts under the proposal, the BMRB states. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
Noun
  • Her body language suggests a canine that is overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the world around her.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Multiple studies conducted over the past decade show herring gulls actively read human body language and make calculated decisions about when and what to steal.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dozens showed up to the Capitol on Tuesday, where advocates made speeches and attendees held signs and flags.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s also a signal for modest instability nearby, particularly along the Gulf Coast.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hojgaard and defending champion Min Woo Lee (67) chose to stay back on their way to the 18th green to give Woodland the stage to himself, a gesture rarely seen outside the majors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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