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
Trump made the remarks in a June 18 interview with Axios days after signing an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Iran that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, establishes a ceasefire and targets a binding commitment from Iran not to possess a nuclear weapon.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
After recently signing a carriage deal with Thai telco AIS, ReelShort announced at APOS this week a similar deal with Philippine telco Globe – as well as a content partnership with Korean studio Showbox.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Nevertheless, planners have been signing it like Limon or Santa Rosa.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Since Monday, as the news of finalizing and signing the MOU by Tehran and Washington emerged, the value of the rial against the dollar has improved by at least 10%, according to the Iranian currency market.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major-league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 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
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
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
After recently signing a carriage deal with Thai telco AIS, ReelShort announced at APOS this week a similar deal with Philippine telco Globe – as well as a content partnership with Korean studio Showbox.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Nevertheless, planners have been signing it like Limon or Santa Rosa.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Since Monday, as the news of finalizing and signing the MOU by Tehran and Washington emerged, the value of the rial against the dollar has improved by at least 10%, according to the Iranian currency market.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major-league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 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
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
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 24 Jun. 2026.
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