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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Recent Examples of signing
Gregor, meanwhile, makes his season debut after signing a two-way deal with the club ahead of the season.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
To attract recruits, ICE is offering several incentives, including signing bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Other governments are signing nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, China, and the United States.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Freese finished 11th in MLS in saves and was named the club’s 2024 MVP before signing a long-term extension through 2030.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
His play since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2023 could land Dallas a solid draft pick for a desperate team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
And after signing Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension before the deadline last Monday, Denver is already up against it — with 11 roster spots penciled in and four spots vacant.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
After recently signing a lifetime deal with his longtime label home MCA, Vince Gill returns with the first in a series of EPs, while Ella Langley offers up a new heartbreak song that’s also steeped in tribute to the Lone Star State.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
At the end of 2018, Top Rank became intent on signing Tyson Fury.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
To attract recruits, ICE is offering several incentives, including signing bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Other governments are signing nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, China, and the United States.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Freese finished 11th in MLS in saves and was named the club’s 2024 MVP before signing a long-term extension through 2030.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
His play since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2023 could land Dallas a solid draft pick for a desperate team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
And after signing Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension before the deadline last Monday, Denver is already up against it — with 11 roster spots penciled in and four spots vacant.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
After recently signing a lifetime deal with his longtime label home MCA, Vince Gill returns with the first in a series of EPs, while Ella Langley offers up a new heartbreak song that’s also steeped in tribute to the Lone Star State.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
At the end of 2018, Top Rank became intent on signing Tyson Fury.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Signing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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