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

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Definition of sign up (for)

as in to join

to become a member of they both signed up for a Spanish class

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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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The Khoslas are entering a new chapter for the franchise after nearly three decades under the Allen family — bringing a similar tech and business legacy, but a very different personal history.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The freshman four-year graduation rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who entered the university as freshmen and completed their bachelor’s degree within four years.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of enter

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Rick Wakeman rejoined during the Going for the One sessions later that year.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
If Aaron Donald unretires and rejoins the Los Angeles Rams, that could throw a wrench into John Harbaugh’s plans to get the Giants off to a fast start.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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