SIGN ON (FOR) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sign on (for)

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Definition of sign on (for)

as in to sign up (for)

to become a member of I signed on for the crew team simply as a lark

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Fraser Millward is familiar with both venues, having left a 20-year career in London’s theater and live events industry in 2021 to join the organization that runs Aviva, Factory International, as a technician.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Even for those in the financial ‘elite’ that Newcastle hope to join soon, vast transfer spending has rendered sales increasingly integral.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of join

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Raul Jimenez Jimenez, playing in his fourth World Cup with Mexico at the age of 35, rejoined Wolverhampton Wanderers — relegated from the Premier League last season — from Fulham on the eve of the tournament.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Just last year, veteran big man Charles Bassey impressed for Boston’s team in Vegas, then wound up rejoining the club months later on two 10-day contracts.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

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