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

verb

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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Pattison joined Ricochet more than two years ago after leaving the UK arm of Pooch Perfect outfit Beyond Productions.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of join

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While Spain's government has defended Rabat's role in helping the return of the majority of the 80,000 who entered Ceuta, many in Spain, including police and some lawmakers, doubt that Rabat could not have known about the mass movement of people.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
The Goyard Saint Louis entered the top 10 ranking at number seven, bumping the Celine Ava off the list entirely, according to the report.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of enter

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Liaw returned to Supermicro as a consultant in May 2021 and eventually became a full-time employee before rejoining the board in December 2023.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The freshman, who came to USC in the spring out of Santa Margarita High, rejoined the Trojans ahead of the Penn State game while the team faced a variety of injuries to other key players on both sides of the ball.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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