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
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
And Kaprizov signs an eight-year extension, of course.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Once Grijalva signs the petition, supporters must wait an additional seven legislative days before one of them can go to the floor to announce an intent to offer the discharge motion on the Epstein bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
In New York City, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have a date night at a screening of her directorial debut Eleanor the Great, and Mariah Carey signs autographs ahead of her new album Here for It All.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
What Employers Should Do Now Regardless of whether Governor Newsom signs the bill, employers should begin preparing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Weaver emphasizes that support shouldn’t end once a candidate signs an offer.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Once a judge signs a PPO, the order must be served to the other party, according to Michigan Legal Help, meaning the person is notified of court papers filed against them.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The president of the United States signs the joint resolution and the territory is acknowledged as a state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Fellow wide receivers Chris Marshall and Cam Bates came over to celebrate with Brown before realizing he was still hunched over the ball and showed no signs of getting up.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams have for days meticulously tunneled under the rubble, crawling on their hands and knees searching for signs of life, knowing the unstable structure could again buckle upon them.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Looking back now, Hollie realizes there were subtle signs that something might have been off — but at the time, nothing stood out until their son Bedford’s 15-month checkup.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Benton sees thes signs as a reunion with an old friend, who won his state championships during her tenure as principal.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
At the other end, there were some encouraging signs from Viktor Gyokeres.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The governor signs all death warrants before an execution.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
And Kaprizov signs an eight-year extension, of course.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Once Grijalva signs the petition, supporters must wait an additional seven legislative days before one of them can go to the floor to announce an intent to offer the discharge motion on the Epstein bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
In New York City, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have a date night at a screening of her directorial debut Eleanor the Great, and Mariah Carey signs autographs ahead of her new album Here for It All.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
What Employers Should Do Now Regardless of whether Governor Newsom signs the bill, employers should begin preparing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Weaver emphasizes that support shouldn’t end once a candidate signs an offer.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Once a judge signs a PPO, the order must be served to the other party, according to Michigan Legal Help, meaning the person is notified of court papers filed against them.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The president of the United States signs the joint resolution and the territory is acknowledged as a state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Fellow wide receivers Chris Marshall and Cam Bates came over to celebrate with Brown before realizing he was still hunched over the ball and showed no signs of getting up.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams have for days meticulously tunneled under the rubble, crawling on their hands and knees searching for signs of life, knowing the unstable structure could again buckle upon them.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Looking back now, Hollie realizes there were subtle signs that something might have been off — but at the time, nothing stood out until their son Bedford’s 15-month checkup.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Benton sees thes signs as a reunion with an old friend, who won his state championships during her tenure as principal.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
At the other end, there were some encouraging signs from Viktor Gyokeres.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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Still, while generous in nature, Jupiter is notorious for its over-the-top gestures, inspiring commitments that are more ambitious than sustainable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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At one point our conversation halts as Bailey gestures toward the window, where two men stroll past arm in arm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Deer sometimes appear in the Hudson River School paintings as symbols of wilderness.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, that question is secondary to the fact that Lot 49 grapples with the nature of symbology itself, and the way that symbols work in literature, which contributed to the novella as good syllabus fodder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smith said there were times when the Eagles receivers didn’t catch Hurts’ pre-snap signals.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, CEOs can find signals that point to a weakening employment from private data sources.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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