SIGN Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

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as in to autograph

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

ˈsīn

as in gesture

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 symbol

a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader an "and" sign

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sign (up or on)

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as in to employ

to provide with a paying job the sports shoe company recently signed up the nation's top female college basketball player to plug its products

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Washington — President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to ban transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity, marking his latest move targeting transgender rights. —

Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2025 Trump signed an executive order last week seeking to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19. —

Will Steakin, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025

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Iowa State’s offense is built around 2-pointers, so if KU can force ISU to hoist 3s, that could be a promising sign. —

Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025 In a sign of a more damaging rift between the two strong allies, Canadian sports fans over the weekend started booing the national anthem at National Hockey League and National Basketball Association games in protest of Trump’s actions. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sign