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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Older brother Jamie progressed through the Newcastle academy before signing for National League side Hartlepool United in January 2025. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 July 2026 The Advance Auto Parts employee named in the suit signed for the package, but didn’t log it into the store’s system. Diamy Wang july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Sirota was picked in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds and signed for $863,300. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Miami’s roster features six players slated to earn more than $10 million in 2026, 30 veterans who signed for the NFL minimum (or close to it), and youngsters from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 draft/rookie classes who are still on their rookie deals. Omar Kelly july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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