signed

Definition of signednext
past tense of sign

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of signed The issue will be on the ballot if a petition filed with the city clerk is signed by 15% of qualified electors. Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 After Ekwonu ruptured his patellar tendon in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Panthers signed veteran tackle Rasheed Walker to a one-year deal in free agency, then drafted Freeling with the 19th pick a month later. Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Detainees have reported worm-like creatures in their drinking water, launched hunger strikes, and signed onto class-action lawsuits in recent months, decrying poor food, sanitation and medical care. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The latest public tension follows Monday’s release of the letter signed by the lord chamberlain, the most senior officer of the royal household. Jean-Nicholas Fievet, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026 Stein, who signed the budget into law with the provision, has been critical of the state legislature’s actions but largely absent in the discussions publicly. Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Lucas chose to accept his execution and waive further appeals after DeSantis signed his death warrant in July. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 While the lawsuit plays out, a dozen of the New York sheriffs who had signed ICE cooperation deals had their agreements dissolved or planned to dissolve them, as the new law requires. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Structuring The Business Before Incorporation For investors, the tax analysis should begin before the incorporation documents are signed. Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signed
autographed
Verb
  • Parton autographed the artwork and performed several songs for airmen and their families at the event.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Caitlin Clark has come closest to date, with two card sales over $500,000 last year, including a high of $660,000 for her 2024 Panini Flawless WNBA Logowoman autographed and inscribed one-of-one card.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Signed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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