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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With two 30-point performances among his initial seven games, Lendeborg joined Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only other Warriors to do so.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The public member of the joint review board, Jim Kucienski, who serves as chairman of the village’s economic development commission, joined the six other board members in attendance in voting to support approval of the TIF district, Hammel said.

— Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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The Raiders entered the postseason with a 5-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in district play, finishing fourth in their district.

— Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Philadelphia took control late in the third quarter and entered the final period leading 96-87.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of entered

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Gillan later rejoined the band in 1984 for five years, exited again, then returned in 1992.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
Formerly chief operations officer for the French brand, the new top executive rejoined the company in October after a year at Jacquemus.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

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