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

sign on (for)

verb

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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On Thursday, Parton appeared virtually to accept the Poet’s Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards, one of multiple recent events the country legend joined remotely (she was never scheduled to attend the ACM Honors to appear in person).

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Zhuang decided to leave town in April, joining an exodus of actors and crew from the area.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of join

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Kanter Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year’s draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
With his famous quarterbacking last name and a five-star rating as a recruit, Manning entered 2025 with sky-high expectations.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of enter

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Over the last five years, since rejoining the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch Grand Prix and Circuit Zandvoort have been one of the sport’s success stories.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
For about 16 minutes following another practice Vea watched, Vea stood at a podium in a conference room wearing sunglasses and his hat on backward but looking forward to rejoining his teammates on the field.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

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