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
Last winter, the Red Sox were aggressive in trading for a top-of-the-rotation starter in Garrett Crochet, signing a key piece of the lineup in Alex Bregman and adding to the bullpen with Aroldis Chapman.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But the chances of Trump signing a bill that cuts his own power are near zero.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays would be in the market for a star, and signing Bregman would give them just that.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In the wake of industry agencies reportedly showing interest in signing the AI actress — which prompted intense backlash from members of the Hollywood community — EGOT-winning actress Goldberg addressed the topic Monday from her post on the talk show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
The Michigan players stress their NCAA eligibility hinged on signing a student-athlete statement that denied them the chance to sign NIL deals and granted the NCAA and its members control of their publicity rights.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Taylor played his first seven seasons with the Nationals before signing with the Royals ahead of the 2021 season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But the chances of Trump signing a bill that cuts his own power are near zero.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays would be in the market for a star, and signing Bregman would give them just that.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In the wake of industry agencies reportedly showing interest in signing the AI actress — which prompted intense backlash from members of the Hollywood community — EGOT-winning actress Goldberg addressed the topic Monday from her post on the talk show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
The Michigan players stress their NCAA eligibility hinged on signing a student-athlete statement that denied them the chance to sign NIL deals and granted the NCAA and its members control of their publicity rights.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Taylor played his first seven seasons with the Nationals before signing with the Royals ahead of the 2021 season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Signing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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