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
Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
If the legislature writes a new law and the governor signs it, the sales tax can climb to new heights.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The company signs management agreements with landlords to run a portion of a building.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
If Tucker signs a contract before Bellinger, the Yankees will lose lots of leverage with Boras.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Claps estimates about 300 complaints will be filed this year once the governor signs the bill into law.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
While the Williams-Washington dispute appears to have been resolved, the underlying dispute of a college threatening to sue a star athlete for switching schools after the athlete signs a revenue share deal could easily play out again.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As the moon shifts signs, your focus follows.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs executive orders during a press conference in Brooklyn.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many marchers also referenced the killing of Renee Nicole Good, with signs honoring both victims and calling for accountability.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
The strike, which began two weeks ago, has shown some signs of progress with the New York State Nurses Association -- the union representing the workers -- saying at least two hospitals have agreed on maintaining health benefits for nurses.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Many carried handwritten signs demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota immediately, using expletives against ICE that have been plastered all over the Twin Cities for weeks.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Jon Ossoff is far-and-away this cycle’s biggest fundraiser, hauling in $54 million for the cycle and showing no signs of slowing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The rich-looking denim alternative was a big trend in 2025, with co-signs from Hailey Bieber and Martha Stewart.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
These outflows are widely believed to be signs of activity from a supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s center.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ensure the preparer signs the return and includes their Preparer Tax Identification Number.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
If the legislature writes a new law and the governor signs it, the sales tax can climb to new heights.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The company signs management agreements with landlords to run a portion of a building.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
If Tucker signs a contract before Bellinger, the Yankees will lose lots of leverage with Boras.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Claps estimates about 300 complaints will be filed this year once the governor signs the bill into law.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
While the Williams-Washington dispute appears to have been resolved, the underlying dispute of a college threatening to sue a star athlete for switching schools after the athlete signs a revenue share deal could easily play out again.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As the moon shifts signs, your focus follows.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs executive orders during a press conference in Brooklyn.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
The girls seemed to be having a great time during these performances, interacting with fans by reacting to their costumes and signs, and creating a Candybong wave.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many marchers also referenced the killing of Renee Nicole Good, with signs honoring both victims and calling for accountability.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
The strike, which began two weeks ago, has shown some signs of progress with the New York State Nurses Association -- the union representing the workers -- saying at least two hospitals have agreed on maintaining health benefits for nurses.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Many carried handwritten signs demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota immediately, using expletives against ICE that have been plastered all over the Twin Cities for weeks.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Jon Ossoff is far-and-away this cycle’s biggest fundraiser, hauling in $54 million for the cycle and showing no signs of slowing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The rich-looking denim alternative was a big trend in 2025, with co-signs from Hailey Bieber and Martha Stewart.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
These outflows are widely believed to be signs of activity from a supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s center.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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But Crockett puts equal value on the small gestures.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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The strained awkwardness of Adelina and Alban’s gestures of generosity underscore the class disparity between the city dwellers and their relatives.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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All of the flags incorporate symbols that reflect part of the neighborhood's history, culture and people.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Enter Kanzi, a bonobo who was raised in a lab and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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