SIGNING ON (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

signing on (for)

verb

present participle of sign on (for)

as in signing up (for)

to become a member of I signed on for the crew team simply as a lark

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The Flock fallout is expanding with Hopkinton, Massachusetts, joining the growing number of Commonwealth communities turning off the technology that uses cameras to scan license plates and record details like a car's make, model and color.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Jenna Bissonnette has been hired as Managing Director, working out of the NYC office, with Jenna Galan joining her on the East Coast as Director, Talent and Partnerships.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of joining

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Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Qusra is supposed to be under Palestinian civilian and security control, and Israeli civilians are barred from entering.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

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But after the Rams traded for two-time defensive player of the year Myles Garrett in June, Donald has contemplated rejoining a Rams team that is favored to win Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Chiti was in his first season as the bullpen coach after rejoining the Angels organization in late 2023.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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