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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This bold prediction says Tucker signs for north of $450 million, likely across at least 12 years. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 Video showed the brother-in-law allegedly taking part in an effort to remove Dominguez campaign signs and replace them with signs for Karlton. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025 Soto’s contract with the New York Mets extends 15 years through the 2039 season, while the Los Angeles Dodgers have Ohtani signed for another eight seasons. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Overall, though, gas prices have remained steady and affordable, two good signs for the country’s commuters. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sign for

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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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