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
Among those signing the letter are Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Xochitl Gomez, Danny Ramirez, Gina Rodriguez, Gloria Calderon Kellett and Jessica Alba.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The Canucks’ front office made a bullish bet on Höglander anyway, signing him to a three-year, $9 million extension ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, a full year before his contract was set to expire as a restricted free agent.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The Sox have 23 nonroster invitees, including eight coming in after signing minor-league deals this offseason.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Reed resigned from the PGA Tour in 2022, shortly after signing with the startup LIV Golf Tour, the Saudi Arabian backed league.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Emanuel and his partners were soon signing the most glittering names in show business, acquiring some of the most dynamic companies on the planet (IMG, UFC, WWE).
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Re-signing outside linebacker Odafe Oweh will be among the Chargers’ priorities, especially if pending free agent Khalil Mack opts for retirement.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Talent agencies last year expressed interest in signing AI actor Tilly Norwood, sparking outrage among Hollywood celebrities yet wooing studios who found Norwood a potentially profitable venture.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The mayor said that signing a state of emergency declaration for Jefferson County allows for the procurement of resources to address community needs.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The Canucks’ front office made a bullish bet on Höglander anyway, signing him to a three-year, $9 million extension ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, a full year before his contract was set to expire as a restricted free agent.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The Sox have 23 nonroster invitees, including eight coming in after signing minor-league deals this offseason.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Reed resigned from the PGA Tour in 2022, shortly after signing with the startup LIV Golf Tour, the Saudi Arabian backed league.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Emanuel and his partners were soon signing the most glittering names in show business, acquiring some of the most dynamic companies on the planet (IMG, UFC, WWE).
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Re-signing outside linebacker Odafe Oweh will be among the Chargers’ priorities, especially if pending free agent Khalil Mack opts for retirement.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Talent agencies last year expressed interest in signing AI actor Tilly Norwood, sparking outrage among Hollywood celebrities yet wooing studios who found Norwood a potentially profitable venture.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The mayor said that signing a state of emergency declaration for Jefferson County allows for the procurement of resources to address community needs.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Signing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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