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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Recent Examples of signs

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When one of the field's most rigorous skeptics signs the alarm, the disagreement is no longer about whether. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 If Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the maximum extension, his first year salary will be in the same $63 million range as his player option. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 According to the committee’s analysis, released Friday, California could save millions of dollars if lawmakers approve AB 1729, and Newsom signs it into law — the latter of which seems unlikely. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, signs a backpack may be too heavy include a child leaning forward to support its weight or having difficulty walking. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 On or about that date, Pecker signs an agreement transferring the rights of the woman's account to the shell company owned by Cohen (Lawyer A) for $125,000, according to court documents. — Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 29 July 2026 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 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

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Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, police said, according to WHNS. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 For days, Nidhi observed her for signs of secret despair but could detect none. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The quarry is private property and is clearly posted with numerous 'No Trespassing' signs. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Nurses perform serial neurological examinations, manage drains and catheters, titrate pain medication, mobilize patients early, watch for the subtle signs of complication, and educate families who are still processing what just happened. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is determined by symptoms and physical signs, as well as diagnostic criteria. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2026 Runners have been relaying signs to the hitter from second base for a century now. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The mature-skin serum smooths and firms visible signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Around Nu Stadium, fans held messages and signs of support for Messi as well. — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs

Noun

The gimbal-mounted camera can also respond to your gestures like a friendly robot with nods and little jigs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Several opposition skeptics view his gestures of peace toward Kurds as little more than a political ploy to gain popularity and extend his term in office.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

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As her work developed in the ’70s and ’80s, Heilmann began transforming personal references like music, waves, California highways, and other symbols into more simple visual forms like circles, squares, and stripes.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
That question circulated across the United States six years ago as the country reckoned with racial injustice in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, including who is represented by, or excluded from, our public symbols.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

In on most aircraft and require most pilots to fly while transmitting ADS-B signals.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Crude price rises have been kept relatively contained as traders continue to jump on any signals that a deal may be in sight — a situation analysts warn won’t hold forever.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026