as in autographs
to write one's name on (as a document)
you'll have to sign the contract for it to be legal
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as in gestures
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
made a sign for the audience to be quiet
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as in symbols
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
an "and" sign
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Recent Examples of signs
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will note a person’s citizenship status on any new, replacement or renewal driver’s license.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers revised that provision in a second bill that makes rounding optional, which would take effect Sunday if Braun signs it into law.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
If the governor signs the bill, lawmakers would also have to re-approve the measures again after 2031.
—Gabriel Velasquez Neira, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers revised that provision in a second bill that makes rounding optional, which would take effect Sunday if Braun signs it into law.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Now, Gilman signs a long-term deal with one of the Chargers’ biggest rivals.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Any running back who signs with the 49ers in free agency would have to be one.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The signs of Spring are abundant at Lafayette's Orchard Nursery.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Common signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and hot, dry skin.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
After about 24 hours, the researchers would look for signs of predation—basically, if the crabs were dead or injured.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
After continuing south on State Highway 161/Lake Ridge Parkway, turn right onto the I-20 service road and follow signs to enter westbound I-20.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the conflict enters its third week, there are signs of attrition.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Despite the injury, Green showed no signs of slowing down his Australian tour schedule.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
As instructed by the student organizers, none of the signs carried by students had profanity.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
On the other hand, signs that the vital shipping route for a fifth of the world’s oil remains largely off limits will pose a problem for stocks.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will note a person’s citizenship status on any new, replacement or renewal driver’s license.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers revised that provision in a second bill that makes rounding optional, which would take effect Sunday if Braun signs it into law.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
If the governor signs the bill, lawmakers would also have to re-approve the measures again after 2031.
—Gabriel Velasquez Neira, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers revised that provision in a second bill that makes rounding optional, which would take effect Sunday if Braun signs it into law.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Now, Gilman signs a long-term deal with one of the Chargers’ biggest rivals.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Any running back who signs with the 49ers in free agency would have to be one.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The signs of Spring are abundant at Lafayette's Orchard Nursery.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Common signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and hot, dry skin.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
After about 24 hours, the researchers would look for signs of predation—basically, if the crabs were dead or injured.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
After continuing south on State Highway 161/Lake Ridge Parkway, turn right onto the I-20 service road and follow signs to enter westbound I-20.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the conflict enters its third week, there are signs of attrition.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Despite the injury, Green showed no signs of slowing down his Australian tour schedule.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
As instructed by the student organizers, none of the signs carried by students had profanity.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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At the same time, the biography gestures at what remained unspoken and inadmissible in Blume’s childhood.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Standing by a doorway, Jones made gestures toward the man’s dirt bike, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inaccurate/sloppy copies of the state seal and other official symbols.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The drones must use GPS but also function when signals are denied.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gulechha points to encouraging early signals — particularly around major franchise titles — and says the company expects India to grow into a meaningful box office territory for anime IP as distribution infrastructure catches up with audience appetite.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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