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
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
So as an example, if a player signs a five-year contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus, the team would account for $4 million in signing bonus in each season of the contract.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Mitchell is turning 30 in September, so whichever team signs him to his next contract will be paying for his post-prime years.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The math doesn’t care who signs the order.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
With Tarrant County prices shifting and downtown high-rises competing with suburban subdivisions, the trade-offs deserve a closer look before anyone signs a contract.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
However, even if Walz signs the law, tensions remain that could frustrate enforcement.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Despite the promotions, there are signs that parts of the hospitality sector are beginning to stabilize.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Other perhaps telling signs include cabinets and drawers emptied of their contents and moved elsewhere, along with decorative items and books moved from shelves to drawers.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
There are already signs that organizers are concerned.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
One of the clearest signs of a grudge is that the person continues seeking acknowledgment for what happened.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Disney may also be looking at more than just the box office for signs of success.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
In the backdrop of weather on a Memorial Day holiday weekend fit for the Pacific Northwest and a dozen signs wanting MJF to be bald by the end of the night, MJF went to war with Allin right out of the gate.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal The NBA superstar announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
So as an example, if a player signs a five-year contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus, the team would account for $4 million in signing bonus in each season of the contract.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Mitchell is turning 30 in September, so whichever team signs him to his next contract will be paying for his post-prime years.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The math doesn’t care who signs the order.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
With Tarrant County prices shifting and downtown high-rises competing with suburban subdivisions, the trade-offs deserve a closer look before anyone signs a contract.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
However, even if Walz signs the law, tensions remain that could frustrate enforcement.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 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
Noun
But there are signs of real life going on too, which is always a good thing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Despite the promotions, there are signs that parts of the hospitality sector are beginning to stabilize.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Other perhaps telling signs include cabinets and drawers emptied of their contents and moved elsewhere, along with decorative items and books moved from shelves to drawers.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
There are already signs that organizers are concerned.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
One of the clearest signs of a grudge is that the person continues seeking acknowledgment for what happened.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Disney may also be looking at more than just the box office for signs of success.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
In the backdrop of weather on a Memorial Day holiday weekend fit for the Pacific Northwest and a dozen signs wanting MJF to be bald by the end of the night, MJF went to war with Allin right out of the gate.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signs
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With these gestures, Kokopeli pointed to technological manipulation, appropriation, and seriality as stock techniques drawn from the repertoire of contemporary art in the interest of efficient production.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Pointing out the cycle of addiction while making vague gestures toward the systems that support widespread Fentanyl use doesn’t mean the surrounding story has a point of its own.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Police are investigating after the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was vandalized with antisemitic symbols, officials said on Saturday morning.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Over the past year, two biographers have attempted to flesh out the men behind the symbols.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Gorski and Murchikova then used a calibration method to remove interference from the black hole's radio signals, resulting in an image 100 times deeper and 80 times sharper than past maps.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The company cites this as an example of how changes in content structure and credibility signals may influence AI visibility.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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