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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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, a good sign for his chances of playing Sunday.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Installers face criminal penalties with huge fines as high as $5,000 per sign for a third offense.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Martinez, 22, was a senior signee out of Arizona State who signed for a below-slot bonus.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The agreement could indicate that Apple continues to struggle with developing a competitive, in-house AI model, but the news is being viewed by Wall Street as a positive sign for the iPhone maker.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Installers face criminal penalties with huge fines as high as $5,000 per sign for a third offense.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Martinez, 22, was a senior signee out of Arizona State who signed for a below-slot bonus.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The agreement could indicate that Apple continues to struggle with developing a competitive, in-house AI model, but the news is being viewed by Wall Street as a positive sign for the iPhone maker.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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