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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Red banners and signs for the upcoming Ninth Party Congress surrounded the military display.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Edozie’s brother, Samuel, used to play in Manchester City’s academy before signing for Southampton’s first team in September 2022, the same month Tom joined Wolves’ Under-18s.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Outside linebackers Harold Landry, Anfernee Jennings, Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson are currently signed for the 2026 season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Edozie’s brother, Samuel, used to play in Manchester City’s academy before signing for Southampton’s first team in September 2022, the same month Tom joined Wolves’ Under-18s.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Outside linebackers Harold Landry, Anfernee Jennings, Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson are currently signed for the 2026 season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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