SIGNING UP Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

signing up

verb

present participle of sign up

as in signing on

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as in calling up

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It was widely believed that Koval, 20, opted out in opposition to LSU’s signing 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva, who previously played professionally for MBA Moscow.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
There is an acknowledgement internally that signing Johnson in January was a costly mistake which hampered them in this window.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of signing

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Both Elliott and Bottone attribute their long careers volunteering to their community connections.

— Julia Levine, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Apple was widely criticized in the late 2000s for not volunteering more information about Jobs’ health, especially as concerns about his gaunt appearance battered the company’s shares.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteering

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The morning show has, by contrast, been more stable, with King inking a one-year deal this past spring.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Smith and the Pacers wrapped up summer league play on July 18, meaning Smith stood by for one day shy of a full month before inking his first NBA contract.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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