show signs of

idiom

: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen

The city's education system is showing signs of improvement.

The runner showed signs of fatigue.

Examples of show signs of in a Sentence

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However, a new study suggests that a combination of daily lifestyle habits can improve brain function for those who already show signs of Alzheimer’s disease—the most common type of dementia impairing memory, thinking speed, and overall well-being. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune Well, 7 June 2024

The company is now studying whether the drug can slow progression of Alzheimer’s in people who don’t yet show signs of memory loss or cognitive decline, but do have genetic or biological factors that put them at higher risk for developing the disease. —Alice Park, TIME, 30 May 2024

The bones show signs of butchering, and nearby stone tools — including one probably used to scrape the hide — supports that. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024

In the meantime, Olivier begins to show signs of being aloof and controlling. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024

Almost all people with two copies of a genetic variant called APOE4 show signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study of people predominantly of European ancestry. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024

But port officials said operations could begin to show signs of strain if the Baltimore port did not reopen by the end of May, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to restore normal traffic to the port. —Peter Eavis, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024

According to statistics from the CDC, the Department of Adult Oral Health, nearly half (46%) of all adults aged 30 years or older show signs of gum disease. —Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

And why do 20% of the world’s kids show signs of it? —Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024