SIGNED ON (FOR) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

signed on (for)

verb

past tense of sign on (for)

as in signed up (for)

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

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Guzman was also one of the last remaining cabinet members who joined Johnson’s administration at the start of his term.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Cole joined the group but later confessed everything to Kacie, who laughed it off, allowing the couple to move past the incident before their wedding.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

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The firefighters entered the apartment and found the woman unconscious and unresponsive.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The Royals entered Thursday’s round of games across the majors tied for most walk-off losses this year, alongside the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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When Vermeil soon thereafter retired again, Stiles rejoined the Chiefs … and became instrumental in luring Vermeil to Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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