Thesaurus results for SIGNS

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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

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noun

plural of sign

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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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 Every goal Mbappé scores moves the current Mercurial line, but also draws attention to the opening number for whoever signs him next. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The book is self-published on Lulu and Ben personally signs each one. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 The first-team All-American has looked solid in his first couple of summer-league games and will take a little of the sting out of things if James signs elsewhere. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 If Goldin signs the qualifying offer to return to the Heat on a two-way contract, Miami would have two players signed to two-way deals in undrafted Miami Hurricanes standout guard Tre Donaldson and Goldin. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious? — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Moreover, the shock of higher prices is still fresh in people's minds and may be coloring consumers' purchasing decisions, despite signs that prices should retreat further. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026 There were no signs of rodents at any businesses during this inspection period, but dead roaches were found at Conservatory at Plano, at 6401 Ohio Drive. — Mary Ella Hastings july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026 The signs would be in the same area where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Her behavior began to raise concerns among the ASLC's staff, who also noted signs of dehydration in the seal pup. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026 And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

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Duggan Borges gestures around the studio, that thump still coming through the ceiling.

— Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
By evening, steady gestures can replace drama, and simple follow-through helps rebuild trust.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

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While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

However, rookie Brandon Valenzuela admitted difficulty keeping track of the evolving signals.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The other striking thing is that some of the events occurred without an obvious indication of tectonic signals picked up by the hydrophones present.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026