show signs of
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: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen
The city's education system is showing signs of improvement.
The runner showed signs of fatigue.
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The system, labeled as EP95, continues to show signs of organization and environmental conditions are favorable for further development, hurricane center forecasters said in the advisory.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Shares have already begun to show signs of recovery, increasing by nearly 20% over the past month following a revenue beat in Q2 2025 and rising optimism regarding interest rate reductions this month.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After a long summer, your tomato plants may show signs of foliar fungal diseases or pest infestations like spider mites or flea beetles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Some dogs may become more aggressive or territorial after, while others might show signs of anxiety or fear.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Shares have already begun to show signs of recovery, increasing by nearly 20% over the past month following a revenue beat in Q2 2025 and rising optimism regarding interest rate reductions this month.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After a long summer, your tomato plants may show signs of foliar fungal diseases or pest infestations like spider mites or flea beetles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Some dogs may become more aggressive or territorial after, while others might show signs of anxiety or fear.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Show signs of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20signs%20of. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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