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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signed on (for)
  1. joined
  2. entered
  3. rejoined
Verb
  • Prosecutors said that Hsu and Yang coordinated to support Huang Shan-shan, an independent candidate for Taipei mayor, who later joined the TPP.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Emery joined in October 2022, revolutionising Villa’s standing.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of joined
Verb
  • Deputies returned with a search warrant, and the agency’s SWAT team then entered his home.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While Iowa Republicans have an electoral advantage, Lahn entered the general election with a lower public profile than his Democratic opponent, state Auditor Rob Sand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of entered
Verb
  • Milano, a former Oracle executive, rejoined Salesforce as chief revenue officer in 2023.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of rejoined
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“Signed on (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signed%20on%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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