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
Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The audience doesn’t care who signs the checks.
—Jonathan Hunt, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The state senate passed Weiner’s bill 30-10, above the threshold legislation needs to be fast-tracked into law immediately after the governor signs it, in late January.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The president signs an executive order to restrict mail-in voting.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But the Yankees and Skenes rumors won't stop, and most likely won't end, until he's either traded, signs an extension with the Pirates, or reaches free agency and chooses another team.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Our programmer signs a standard intellectual property clause, found in virtually every American software contract, transferring all inventions made in the course of her employment to her employer.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, meanwhile, showed signs of fatigue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Other signs suggested that some of the protesters were members of the Workers World, a revolutionary socialist party.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Look for solid-wood pieces with clean lines and signs of thoughtful construction, such as dovetail joinery.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Birkin was a big believer that bags were meant to be used rather than displayed, and told Senga not to worry about signs of wear.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers began canvassing the area, looking for any signs that shots had been fired.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The dogs’ bodies showed signs of dogfighting, such as bite marks, State’s Attorney James Glasgow said Monday.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Under the law, as long as the baby is less than two months old and there are no signs of abuse, parents can anonymously drop them off at a hospital, fire station, or freestanding emergency room.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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The hotel giant Hilton is seeing evidence of improvement at its US middle-market brands, including more mid-week business travel, signs the middle class is starting to participate in a recovery that has been led by high earners, CEO Chris Nassetta said Tuesday at Semafor World Economy.
—Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The audience doesn’t care who signs the checks.
—Jonathan Hunt, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The state senate passed Weiner’s bill 30-10, above the threshold legislation needs to be fast-tracked into law immediately after the governor signs it, in late January.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The president signs an executive order to restrict mail-in voting.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But the Yankees and Skenes rumors won't stop, and most likely won't end, until he's either traded, signs an extension with the Pirates, or reaches free agency and chooses another team.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Our programmer signs a standard intellectual property clause, found in virtually every American software contract, transferring all inventions made in the course of her employment to her employer.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
But there are already signs that her expulsion would have some bipartisan support.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, meanwhile, showed signs of fatigue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Other signs suggested that some of the protesters were members of the Workers World, a revolutionary socialist party.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Look for solid-wood pieces with clean lines and signs of thoughtful construction, such as dovetail joinery.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Birkin was a big believer that bags were meant to be used rather than displayed, and told Senga not to worry about signs of wear.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers began canvassing the area, looking for any signs that shots had been fired.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The dogs’ bodies showed signs of dogfighting, such as bite marks, State’s Attorney James Glasgow said Monday.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Under the law, as long as the baby is less than two months old and there are no signs of abuse, parents can anonymously drop them off at a hospital, fire station, or freestanding emergency room.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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There is also a thoughtful kind of affection in the air that is less about grand gestures and more about shared understanding.—
Georgia Nichols,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Voters will face a jumbo-sized ballot featuring candidates' photos and party symbols, a longstanding practice in a society historically marked by low literacy levels.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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It is made entirely from gold sheets and ornately decorated with protective symbols.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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The cameras in the operations centers mostly have high-definition signals displayed on the big monitors, but the size of the files for those signals is enormous and a big burden if CDOT kept the visuals.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Listen to the universe’s signals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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