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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
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Voters who signed Wagoner’s petition also took aim at him for not following her recommendation, and raised concerns about the city’s decision to publicly support Ingram hours after the lawsuit was publicized.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Below, nutritionists share a few more signs of not getting enough protein.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
That leaves Rodón opening the season Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium followed by Fried, who the Yankees signed to an eight-year, $218 million deal, and Marcus Stroman, who was ticketed for the bullpen when camp started and none-too-pleased about it.
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There aren’t usually warning signs of osteoporosis, but noticing back pain or any significant changes to posture should tip you off to see a doctor, says Chowdhury.
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Verb
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Bidders also have the opportunity to place winning bids on items autographed by head coach Andy Reid.—
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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.—
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In 2019, media outlet Genius produced a video noting that while NLE Choppa and YoungBoy Never Broke Again use the term and gesture, it was first popularized by Young Thug.—
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Several subreddits banned links to X after the tech billionaire made a Nazi salute-like gesture at a Trump inauguration event.—
Noun
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Experts have long debated the meaning of the 4-inch sculpture, though it is widely regarded to have been seen as a symbol of attractiveness and fertility.—
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What To Know The backlash against Musk and DOGE has already prompted national Democrats to incorporate the Tesla CEO into their broader campaign messaging, casting him as a symbol of Trumpian overreach.—
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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.—
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In an open letter to fans, Winston penned a heartfelt goodbye to the organization on Thursday after signing with the New York Giants on a two-year, $8 million deal last month.—
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“Sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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