How to Use sign in a Sentence

sign

1 of 2 noun
  • He ran the stop sign.
  • All the signs point to him as the guilty party.
  • They bowed before the king as a sign of respect.
  • She ignored me, which was a sure sign that she was mad at me.
  • There was a “For Sale” sign on the car.
  • After you get off the highway, follow the signs for Route 25.
  • Well, there’s no sign of it yet.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
  • Well, no, that’s a sign of growth.
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The steal was a sign of things to come.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • What are the signs of spoilage in berries?
    — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • One man lies dead with a sign post through his chest.
    — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • So was this year a fluke, or a sign of things to come?
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There were no signs of blood or foul play found at the car.
    — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
  • What are the signs of stress in teens, tweens, and young adults?
    — Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
  • To him, moving back was a sign.
    — Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Is a musty smell always a sign of mold?
    — Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • But that shows no sign of slowing down.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
  • One key sign is the look of the mop fabric.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Hurley did not see any of these signs.
    — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But there are signs of a turnaround.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • So far, there are some hopeful signs.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • And no sign of a cleanup, either.
    — Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Next week, the city will take down the sign that still marks the site.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
  • That was the last time the sign was defaced.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • What was the first sign that something was wrong?
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • The signs are loud, don’t worry.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In hindsight, the signs were there.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
  • The amount of signs, airport staff and gates, etc.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There’s no sign of a break-in at the Klines’ house.
    — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
  • But the early rush of sales was a sign of things to come.
    — Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026

sign

2 of 2 verb
  • The team signed the pitcher to a three-year contract.
  • Sign your name on the bottom line.
  • He was forced to sign the confession.
  • He is signed to a three-year contract.
  • The contract was signed by both parties.
  • Please sign at the bottom of the application.
  • You forgot to sign the document.
  • The author will be signing copies of his books today.
  • She met with fans and signed autographs.
  • And it was signed, black dahlia avenger.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Click here to start the sign-up process.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Click here to start the sign-up process.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Again, the sign-up link is here, and the event is free.
    — Chris Fusco april 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Five of those players have signed long-term deals.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The guy who has signed the checks since 2009.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Leave a note from the leprechaun signed with an Irish name.
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
  • People stood in long lines in public squares to sign.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
  • News of Hobbs agreeing to sign with the team broke last week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • No war was ended, and no formal peace deal has been signed.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • If signed, the bill would be the largest housing package in decades.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Broncos sign six to futures deals.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Lyke then signed an arrest warrant.
    — Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • All King had to do was sign the paperwork.
    — ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Kalyn Ahrens brought a ball for as many people to sign.
    — Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Major contracts will be signed.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • One group left, signed a treaty and wound up in Oklahoma,.
    — J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
  • But a broader framework agreement has yet to be signed.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Casablanca and Ladurée have signed a sweet deal ahead of summer.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • The Kings can sign him to a new contract at any point this season.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025

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