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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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Recent Examples of sign
Brian Mann, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
The baby news comes just months after Steve signed a contract extension with the Longhorns, adding one year to a deal that now has him on board through 2031, according to Houston's Chron.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Astrologer Lisa Stardust shares what each zodiac sign can expect during the 4/4 portal on April 4
Comments
April 4 is the day the 4/4 portal will open up to us.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The executive order signed by Trump this week cites fentanyl as a major factor in his decision to close the trade loophole.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
The baby news comes just months after Steve signed a contract extension with the Longhorns, adding one year to a deal that now has him on board through 2031, according to Houston's Chron.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
When February’s jobs report was released, Trump touted the then 10,000-job gain in manufacturing (which was revised down to 9,000 jobs) as a sign that his on-and-off tariff proposals were working.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Astrologer Lisa Stardust shares what each zodiac sign can expect during the 4/4 portal on April 4
Comments
April 4 is the day the 4/4 portal will open up to us.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign
Verb
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Bidders also have the opportunity to place winning bids on items autographed by head coach Andy Reid.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Like any author, Brando autographed copies of his book, at least one of which could have ended up at Mystery Pier Books.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Google’s gesture may be attractive to a new set of potential customers.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite this, just seconds after the final whistle, Lucas Vazquez approached the away end at the Emirates Stadium — where more than 2,000 Madrid fans were in attendance — and promised them with gestures that Madrid would win in the second leg of the quarter-final.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For Morris, the moon isn’t just a celestial body with a cratered, rocky surface, but a symbol of human vision and yearning.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of the story are four women vying for the crown in the annual prison beauty pageant, a symbol of dignity and transformation inside the bleak walls of confinement.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Hansi Flick’s high press penned Atletico back and, by half-time, Barca were 3-2 up thanks to goals from Pedri, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez’s free header from a corner.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Billie Lourd penned a sweet message to her husband Rydell for his 33rd birthday.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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