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
But Iran won't receive any economic rewards upon signing the memorandum, the official said.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After signing a handful of copies inside the magazine retailer, Rocky headed outside to snap some photos, sign the window display, and chat with The People Gallery’s own Maurice Kamara to give a rundown of his fit.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
Singer Christina Grimmie had been fatally shot hours before while signing autographs outside The Plaza Live in the Milk District.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Earlier this year, California officials opened an investigation into whether signature-gatherers were offering to pay people for signing a ballot petition.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Additionally, the streamer clearly wants to stay in business with series creator Katie Dippold, signing her to a new multi-year overall deal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Real Madrid is ‘very close’ to signing Bernardo Silva according to MARCA, after Fabrizio Romano previously reported that a formal contract offer had been sent to the Portuguese midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For example, defensive lineman Mike Danna, who spent his first six seasons with the Chiefs is now with the Bills after signing with Buffalo last month.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And finally, nine months after signing, a goal for her hometown team to her name.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After signing a handful of copies inside the magazine retailer, Rocky headed outside to snap some photos, sign the window display, and chat with The People Gallery’s own Maurice Kamara to give a rundown of his fit.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
Singer Christina Grimmie had been fatally shot hours before while signing autographs outside The Plaza Live in the Milk District.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Earlier this year, California officials opened an investigation into whether signature-gatherers were offering to pay people for signing a ballot petition.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Additionally, the streamer clearly wants to stay in business with series creator Katie Dippold, signing her to a new multi-year overall deal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Real Madrid is ‘very close’ to signing Bernardo Silva according to MARCA, after Fabrizio Romano previously reported that a formal contract offer had been sent to the Portuguese midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For example, defensive lineman Mike Danna, who spent his first six seasons with the Chiefs is now with the Bills after signing with Buffalo last month.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And finally, nine months after signing, a goal for her hometown team to her name.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signing
autographing
Verb
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One video shows Cole autographing an album for an excited fan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sloss prides himself on autographing hundreds of divorce papers.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Signing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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