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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Some were already set up in the street, grouped together holding banners and signs for the events. Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 The 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder has signed for Aston Villa despite strong rival interest from Newcastle. Sam Joseph, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 None of the Hawks’ showcase prospects is expected to compete for a spot on this season’s NHL roster — which could be a good sign for the Hawks. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 But for an event designed to fire up the MAGA base, there were concerning signs for the Republican Party. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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