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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The Oracle shim, for instance, signs a binary vulnerable to CVE-2015-5381. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 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

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There were no immediate, obvious signs of foul play or trauma on Wells’ body, Lynd told CNN. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble. — ABC News, 19 July 2026 Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 While the sheriff initially indicated investigators didn’t see signs of foul play, Wells’ parents suspect that something more nefarious could have happened. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Visitors reported visible signs of unfinished construction, including packing tape on stair railings and paint splatters beneath glass panels. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 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 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

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Noun

Toward the end of his address, Trump made gestures of bipartisanship.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
At the Jenni Kayne Farmhouse in New York's Hudson Valley, Kayne thinks about the small gestures that immediately shift a guest’s state of mind.

— Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

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Otero Alcántara has a long history of incorporating the religious symbols into his artwork.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
He was convicted of offenses including desecration of national symbols, contempt and public disorder, and spent five years in the Guanajay prison near Havana.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

Instead of relying on external radio signals, the system combines quantum sensors with magnetic map matching technology to determine an aircraft’s position.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Why summer eating is harder on the body Long days at the ballpark, cookouts that stretch into the evening and picnics in 90-degree weather all pressure the body’s normal signals for hunger, thirst and temperature.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026