sign for
phrasal verb
signed for; signing for; signs for
: to sign a document to show that one has received (a package, letter, etc.)
I signed for the package when it was delivered.
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The lowdown: Hampton is the long-term solution at running back, with Najee Harris only signed for a season.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, market analysts saw Musk’s comments as an optimistic sign for Tesla and its stock, which has dropped nearly 50 percent since December.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
In its card portfolio, Capital One saw improving delinquency rates and payment rates, along with lower delinquency entries — all good signs for any investor worried about its customers’ financial health.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Composer John Paesano has signed for management representation with Surfdog/DKM.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, market analysts saw Musk’s comments as an optimistic sign for Tesla and its stock, which has dropped nearly 50 percent since December.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
In its card portfolio, Capital One saw improving delinquency rates and payment rates, along with lower delinquency entries — all good signs for any investor worried about its customers’ financial health.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Composer John Paesano has signed for management representation with Surfdog/DKM.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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