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Synonyms

show signs of

Idioms  

  1. Exhibit indications or hints of, as in She definitely shows signs of accepting the appointment, or Terry's health shows no signs of improvement. [Late 1400s]

Example Sentences

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Bones that show signs of injury or disease may be more likely to preserve blood vessels or other soft tissues, helping scientists target promising specimens.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

The terms of the deal specify that the ceasefire is set to last 10 days, with the possibility it being "extended by mutual agreement" if negotiations show signs of progress.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“The sector was starting to show signs of improvement. The energy crisis risks undoing all that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Finally, longer-term inflation expectations would need to show signs of becoming untethered, he wrote in a research note Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

In other news, my equipment is starting to show signs of age.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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