as in autographing
to write one's name on (as a document)
you'll have to sign the contract for it to be legal
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Fedorov left the city in 2003, signing with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
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CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Chicago may soon have an outfield vacancy if top free agent Kyle Tucker winds up signing with another team.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The Diamondbacks have already fortified their starting rotation by bringing back free-agent Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal after trading him at last year’s deadline, and signing right-handed veteran Mike Soroka.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Aztecs have nearly replenished the roster, with more than 20 players signing since the portal opened.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Barnett is bringing that competitive nature with him after signing with UCF after four seasons at James Madison.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
After playing through a shoulder injury last season while leading the Dallas Cowboys in tackles, Kendricks, 33, was choosy about signing as a free agent in 2025.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As for the additions besides Kohl, the Panthers on offense have focused on blockers, signing tight end Kevin Schaeffer (Rhode Island); and linemen Daveion Harley (Cal), Manasseh Ripert (Western Carolina); and Oscar Colon (Presbyterian).
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Chicago may soon have an outfield vacancy if top free agent Kyle Tucker winds up signing with another team.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The Diamondbacks have already fortified their starting rotation by bringing back free-agent Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal after trading him at last year’s deadline, and signing right-handed veteran Mike Soroka.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Aztecs have nearly replenished the roster, with more than 20 players signing since the portal opened.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Barnett is bringing that competitive nature with him after signing with UCF after four seasons at James Madison.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
After playing through a shoulder injury last season while leading the Dallas Cowboys in tackles, Kendricks, 33, was choosy about signing as a free agent in 2025.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As for the additions besides Kohl, the Panthers on offense have focused on blockers, signing tight end Kevin Schaeffer (Rhode Island); and linemen Daveion Harley (Cal), Manasseh Ripert (Western Carolina); and Oscar Colon (Presbyterian).
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Signing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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