Definitions

show signs of

VERB

promise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hint indicate suggest

STRONG

augur bespeak betoken bode denote forebode foreshadow foretoken like look omen portend presage

WEAK

give hope hold out hope hold probability lead to expect seem likely

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

break discourage renege

Example Sentences

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Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, the U.S.’s largest processor of company payrolls, said medium-sized companies still show signs of weakness.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF’s upward move might show signs of fatigue.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Many of its bones show signs of injury, possibly from combat with another dinosaur or from disease.

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

If we didn’t show signs of sickness, and no strange germs could be found, then we would be released from the building.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

show signs of

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