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
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots signs autographs after a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement President Barack Obama signs the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, as Vice President Joe Biden and Republicans and Democrats watch on April 4, 2012.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Neon signs flicker in the evenings and cast a glow that recalls the golden age of California’s coast.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
However, there is a delay between when the president signs a document and when it is published by the register.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Meta signs a $10 billion cloud deal with Google.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Validate who actually signs the check.
—Ashis Ghosh, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The same data from the New York Fed—showing young college grads unemployed at higher rates than the total workforce—also shows that this unemployment rate remains well below the unemployment rate for young workers in general with few signs of narrowing.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
There are signs of frustration with Israel among some EU states which have up to this point cosigned their actions.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
There were already signs of a recovery earlier this year.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Look for unusual stains or scents around your windows or on your upholstered furniture, which could potentially be signs of insect secretions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
According to the website linked on the signs, the group of Association residents oppose the high-density development in the rural environment with concerns about traffic congestion and noise and light pollution.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, there are already signs that Congress is racing to shield the Orion and its super-rocket from the White House scythes aimed at NASA.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
The owner then digitally signs the request with the private key to prove to the CA that the requester does, in fact, have control of the private key.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots signs autographs after a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement President Barack Obama signs the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, as Vice President Joe Biden and Republicans and Democrats watch on April 4, 2012.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Neon signs flicker in the evenings and cast a glow that recalls the golden age of California’s coast.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
However, there is a delay between when the president signs a document and when it is published by the register.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Meta signs a $10 billion cloud deal with Google.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Validate who actually signs the check.
—Ashis Ghosh, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The same data from the New York Fed—showing young college grads unemployed at higher rates than the total workforce—also shows that this unemployment rate remains well below the unemployment rate for young workers in general with few signs of narrowing.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
There are signs of frustration with Israel among some EU states which have up to this point cosigned their actions.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
There were already signs of a recovery earlier this year.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Look for unusual stains or scents around your windows or on your upholstered furniture, which could potentially be signs of insect secretions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
According to the website linked on the signs, the group of Association residents oppose the high-density development in the rural environment with concerns about traffic congestion and noise and light pollution.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, there are already signs that Congress is racing to shield the Orion and its super-rocket from the White House scythes aimed at NASA.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, with gestures like this latest birthday surprise, the couple appears back on solid ground, blending star power and romance in a way that keeps fans rooting for them.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Password Generator Using the LogMeOnce password generator, users can set a password length of up to 50 characters and choose to require capital and lowercase letters, digits, or symbols.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The symbols on the mosaic – cyrpress trees, fruit and Egyptian geese – also complement the Greek text, with researchers interpreting them as deliberate choices.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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More recession signals were lurking in the latest jobs data.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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