sign for

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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That’s not a good sign for a wide receiver room that’s already down a starter in Legette. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 In other words, close to half have doubts about election integrity – not a good sign for democracy. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026 That’s a fantastic sign for Birdville, a team that barely missed the postseason last year. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 That’s an ominous sign for a Bucs team that faces the Vikings and Packers at home, then travels to Dallas for a Thursday night game against the Cowboys in a span of 12 days. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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