- present participle of signify.
signifying
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Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“We expect investors to reengage with the story on results signifying an opportunity to own a category-leading asset with more manageable expectations,” Kelly wrote.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
They then fell sharply afterward to below 80 cents on the dollar, signifying major concerns about the risk of default.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
For most of my adult life, I have felt like that kind of “within” talk is fortune-cookie horoscope speak, signifying nothing.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026
Even the moist and uncomfortable creatures in the lunch pail ceased to exist, for the little red metal flag was up on the mail box, signifying that some postal matter was inside.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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