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
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
However, even if Walz signs the law, tensions remain that could frustrate enforcement.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation will be sent to the National Assembly and the Senate for approval, and become law once King Norodom Sihamoni signs it.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In these settings, making sure everyone, regardless of who signs their paycheck, receives the same safety information and training is critical.
—Lorann Stallones, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
None of these reactions are character flaws—just signs that the burden of confidentiality might be starting to affect your leadership bandwidth.
—Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tips for Growing Hotter Jalapeños Although color is not a reliable indicator of the heat level of jalapeños, there are a few signs that suggest the peppers will be fiery hot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 18 May 2026
In 2018, that monopoly was assailed by signs and portents.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
But by the early ‘90s, when Gloria Hawkins-Wynn moved into the community, signs of decline were evident.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
More and more doctors, Messer says, are, like her, beginning to screen their patients earlier, at the first signs of an irregular period.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Verb
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
However, even if Walz signs the law, tensions remain that could frustrate enforcement.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation will be sent to the National Assembly and the Senate for approval, and become law once King Norodom Sihamoni signs it.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In these settings, making sure everyone, regardless of who signs their paycheck, receives the same safety information and training is critical.
—Lorann Stallones, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
None of these reactions are character flaws—just signs that the burden of confidentiality might be starting to affect your leadership bandwidth.
—Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tips for Growing Hotter Jalapeños Although color is not a reliable indicator of the heat level of jalapeños, there are a few signs that suggest the peppers will be fiery hot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 18 May 2026
In 2018, that monopoly was assailed by signs and portents.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
But by the early ‘90s, when Gloria Hawkins-Wynn moved into the community, signs of decline were evident.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
More and more doctors, Messer says, are, like her, beginning to screen their patients earlier, at the first signs of an irregular period.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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Yet such gestures failed to meet the scale of the problem.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Take Vacheron’s spectacular La Quête du Temps clock, featuring an automaton astronomer performing 144 distinct gestures orchestrated through 158 cams and a mechanical memory system linked to the clock.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Those rules often involve practical limits like no numbers, symbols, extremely long names, or characters that the state system cannot process.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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These letters represent symbols of God as the beginning (alpha) and the end (omega).—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Noun
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When leaders send clear, honest signals, people can calibrate in the face of threat.—
Deepti Hajela,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Physicians work those hours, and we are trained to override the bodily signals that would tell us to stop.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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