Thesaurus results for SIGNS

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verb

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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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Recent Examples of signs

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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 Beltway alphabet agencies now impose 22 rules for every law that Congress passes and the president signs, the CEI report found. —

Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026 The Vietnam War ends when President Richard Nixon signs a ceasefire deal. —

Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Powell now enters an uncertain offseason, facing the possibility of entering free agency unless the Heat signs him to an extension in the coming months. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity. —

Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside. —

Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 East Africa, for now, is holding the pen and showing no signs of putting it down. —

Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026 Those critical cases are showing early signs of improvement. —

Ryan Brennan april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 In recent years, the Supreme Court has shown signs of being open to another path, ruling against the administrative state in several major cases. —

Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 Kaik said there were no signs about parking rules at the complex, which a visit to the site confirmed. —

Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026 But there are already signs that her expulsion would have some bipartisan support. —

Jared Gans, The Hill, 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs

Noun

This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
The high five is one of the most universal gestures in sports.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026