SIGNING UP Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

signing up

verb

present participle of sign up

as in signing on

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as in calling up

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It was widely believed that Koval, 20, opted out in opposition to LSU’s signing 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva, who previously played professionally for MBA Moscow.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
There is an acknowledgement internally that signing Johnson in January was a costly mistake which hampered them in this window.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of signing

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Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
One of them is volunteering at a native-plant-restoration project every week.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

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Smith and the Pacers wrapped up summer league play on July 18, meaning Smith stood by for one day shy of a full month before inking his first NBA contract.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
According to the largest group of respondents, bringing in depth defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin and inking free agent Ryan Shea was enough to move the needle in a positive direction.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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