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
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation will be sent to the National Assembly and the Senate for approval, and become law once King Norodom Sihamoni signs it.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In these settings, making sure everyone, regardless of who signs their paycheck, receives the same safety information and training is critical.
—Lorann Stallones, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Beltway alphabet agencies now impose 22 rules for every law that Congress passes and the president signs, the CEI report found.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The Vietnam War ends when President Richard Nixon signs a ceasefire deal.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Powell now enters an uncertain offseason, facing the possibility of entering free agency unless the Heat signs him to an extension in the coming months.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
And that’s evident in so many facets in museums on Route 66, in neon signs and galleries, on menus that have been there, operating for decades and decades.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
The Spurs are young, hungry and are showing no signs of inexperience being an obstacle in their pursuit of a title.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 May 2026
For the final day of previews, twenty-seven pavilions were fully or partially closed, and some artists added Palestinian flags or pro-Palestine signs to their works.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
But at 76, Almodóvar shows no signs of slowing down or creative stagnation.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Crews could be seen continuing to cover up signs.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
More and more doctors, Messer says, are, like her, beginning to screen their patients earlier, at the first signs of an irregular period.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
There have been signs of progress in recent games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
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Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation will be sent to the National Assembly and the Senate for approval, and become law once King Norodom Sihamoni signs it.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In these settings, making sure everyone, regardless of who signs their paycheck, receives the same safety information and training is critical.
—Lorann Stallones, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Beltway alphabet agencies now impose 22 rules for every law that Congress passes and the president signs, the CEI report found.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The Vietnam War ends when President Richard Nixon signs a ceasefire deal.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Powell now enters an uncertain offseason, facing the possibility of entering free agency unless the Heat signs him to an extension in the coming months.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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But there are clear signs that Miller has not backed away from his own views on immigration—including on H-2B visas.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
And that’s evident in so many facets in museums on Route 66, in neon signs and galleries, on menus that have been there, operating for decades and decades.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
The Spurs are young, hungry and are showing no signs of inexperience being an obstacle in their pursuit of a title.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 May 2026
For the final day of previews, twenty-seven pavilions were fully or partially closed, and some artists added Palestinian flags or pro-Palestine signs to their works.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
But at 76, Almodóvar shows no signs of slowing down or creative stagnation.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Crews could be seen continuing to cover up signs.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
More and more doctors, Messer says, are, like her, beginning to screen their patients earlier, at the first signs of an irregular period.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
There have been signs of progress in recent games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The high five is one of the most universal gestures in sports.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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For more than a century, the swans at Lake Eola have been among the most iconic symbols of the city of Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Instead, braking commands now travel through electric signals and software, marking a major shift in how modern cars slow down and stop.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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