Synonyms of signs

signs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sign

as in autographs

to write one's name on (as a document)

you'll have to sign the contract for it to be legal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autographs
• pens
• inks
• authors
• registers
• endorses
• scribbles
• subscribes
• countersigns
• signs up
• signs on
• scrawls
• inscribes
• pencils (in)
• cosigns
• scratches (out)
• notarizes

signs

2 of 2

noun

plural of sign

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gestures
• signals
• gesticulations
• waves
• postures
• mimes
• indications
• pantomimes
• motions
• shrugs
• sign languages
• flourishes
• becks
• beckons
• body languages

2

as in symbols

a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader

an "and" sign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbols
• letters
• glyphs
• characters
• icons
• numerals
• ciphers
• hieroglyphs
• pictographs
• pictograms
• runes
• ideograms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of signs

Verb

But both men, presumably, have been around long enough to understand that any club that signs them will need to already be thinking about life after them. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The agentic checkout position is a partnership with a counterparty that signs partnerships with everyone in payments. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

There’s already signs the Ray Fenton coaching formula is working with lots of talent on both sides of the ball. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

If DeRozan signs, the Heat likely still would need another skilled three-point shooter. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

The Oracle shim, for instance, signs a binary vulnerable to CVE-2015-5381. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

While Arnold remains unsigned, any team that signs him risks the NFL placing him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds, who won the 1996 Home Run Derby, signs autographs before the start of the 67th All-Star Game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on July 9, 1996. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The book is self-published on Lulu and Ben personally signs each one. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Noun

So those are little signs, hopefully, of the offense getting things going a little bit. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Destructive blazes in France and Spain ⁠showed signs of easing over the weekend, but several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm there. — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Against that backdrop, its share-price moves have drawn intense scrutiny as investors and analysts look for signs that the initial enthusiasm was unjustified. — Alastair Marsh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Veterinarians will continue to monitor Jackie’s blood and white cell levels and are expected to test her for signs of contamination from less common heavy metals. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Institutions and governments must invest long before crises unfold and continue funding past initial signs of success to ensure complete and lasting transformation. — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

But the city said its new parking signs will not include QR codes. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

The pick is chock-full of superstar ingredients, including hyaluronic acid to hydrate, peptides to smooth signs of aging, and caffeine to tighten mature skin. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Seek prompt care for signs of infection such as warmth, redness or tenderness, or a fever over 100°F. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026