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
Bill Barrow, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
The Tigers have only one player under contract worth more than $35 million—Javier Baez at $140 million—and two if Valdez officially signs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Ensure the preparer signs the return and includes their Preparer Tax Identification Number.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
If the legislature writes a new law and the governor signs it, the sales tax can climb to new heights.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The company signs management agreements with landlords to run a portion of a building.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
If Tucker signs a contract before Bellinger, the Yankees will lose lots of leverage with Boras.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Claps estimates about 300 complaints will be filed this year once the governor signs the bill into law.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
As the moon shifts signs, your focus follows.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year's elections.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Gulf has already shown early signs of that change.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year’s elections.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
His two catches on the Patriots’ first scoring drive were the Patriots’ only real signs of life.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The president often signs his name or initials after policy posts.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
The Tigers have only one player under contract worth more than $35 million—Javier Baez at $140 million—and two if Valdez officially signs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Ensure the preparer signs the return and includes their Preparer Tax Identification Number.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
If the legislature writes a new law and the governor signs it, the sales tax can climb to new heights.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The company signs management agreements with landlords to run a portion of a building.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
If Tucker signs a contract before Bellinger, the Yankees will lose lots of leverage with Boras.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Claps estimates about 300 complaints will be filed this year once the governor signs the bill into law.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
As the moon shifts signs, your focus follows.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
Members hold signs at busy traffic intersections and highway overpasses during morning and afternoon rush hours.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year's elections.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Gulf has already shown early signs of that change.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year’s elections.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
His two catches on the Patriots’ first scoring drive were the Patriots’ only real signs of life.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
Noun
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Under the hood, Sprout uses a highly articulated body with 29 degrees of freedom to support smooth movement and expressive gestures.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That puts much more pressure to perform on Valentine's Day, whether through big gestures or gifts.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Plays cost from 50 cents to $30, with a goal of matching symbols on the wheel.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bull and bear symbols for successful and bad trading are seen in front of the German stock exchange (Deutsche Boerse) in Frankfurt, Germany, February 12, 2019.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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