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 Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once parliament approves it and the president signs it.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal The NBA superstar announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Any chance Connor Murphy signs w/the Blackhawks?
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Mitchell is turning 30 in September, so whichever team signs him to his next contract will be paying for his post-prime years.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The math doesn’t care who signs the order.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
With Tarrant County prices shifting and downtown high-rises competing with suburban subdivisions, the trade-offs deserve a closer look before anyone signs a contract.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are scrutinizing wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.
—Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Thousands of New Yorkers clad in orange and blue flooded the streets to celebrate the win, turning the city into a giant block party, scaling street signs and scaffolding.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The judge ordered the 47th president's name to be removed from all materials, including signs, by June 12.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Early signs of market fatigue have prompted some tech companies to find alternative avenues for financing.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Broader Asia markets were also higher Monday, amid signs of the end of the Middle East conflict.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Law enforcement said Woods, who was uninjured but appeared lethargic, was showing signs of impairment at the scene.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
In New Hampshire, a candidate for president signs a declaration of candidacy and pays $1,000.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once parliament approves it and the president signs it.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal The NBA superstar announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Any chance Connor Murphy signs w/the Blackhawks?
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Mitchell is turning 30 in September, so whichever team signs him to his next contract will be paying for his post-prime years.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The math doesn’t care who signs the order.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
With Tarrant County prices shifting and downtown high-rises competing with suburban subdivisions, the trade-offs deserve a closer look before anyone signs a contract.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
The brand continues to grow, opening a Lisbon hotel in 2022, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are scrutinizing wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.
—Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Thousands of New Yorkers clad in orange and blue flooded the streets to celebrate the win, turning the city into a giant block party, scaling street signs and scaffolding.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The judge ordered the 47th president's name to be removed from all materials, including signs, by June 12.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Early signs of market fatigue have prompted some tech companies to find alternative avenues for financing.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Broader Asia markets were also higher Monday, amid signs of the end of the Middle East conflict.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Law enforcement said Woods, who was uninjured but appeared lethargic, was showing signs of impairment at the scene.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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In laboratory demonstrations with eight volunteers, developers showed the wristband could precisely mirror hand gestures – including all 26 letters in American Sign Language – within 120 milliseconds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Implement a clear referral thank-you policy with thoughtful gestures to motivate continued support.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Authorities suspect Mullis placed antisemitic flyers showing hateful symbols such as a noose, a swastika and imagery associated with the German Nazi Party.—
Maveah Griffith
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Our story begins with these symbols; it should not be hidden as a footnote.—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Noun
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That generational drop-off signals a clear and urgent problem.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Persistent low energy, irritability, brain fog and apathy toward daily life are the clearest signals that a structured wellness experience could help.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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