signing up

Definition of signing upnext
present participle of sign up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signing up
Verb
  • General manager Ken Holland made a splash just ahead of the 18-day Olympic break by acquiring forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers and signing him to a two-year $22-million extension.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Newsom tried to ease the transition, and in doing so was criticized by environmentalists, for signing legislation authorizing some 2,000 new well permits in Kern County through 2036.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Volunteering while stuck in Israel While waiting for a flight out, the couple has been volunteering in Israel, even as air raid sirens occasionally send people rushing to shelters.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Duarte has been volunteering at polling locations for 27 years.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That represents a dip in production despite the Ducks’ offense and power play both performing significantly better overall, in addition to McTavish himself inking a six-year, $42 million contract extension in what figures to be the outset of his prime.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Chinese companies were busy inking deals.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Signing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signing%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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