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

signing up (for)

verb

present participle of sign up (for)

as in signing on (for)

to become a member of they both signed up for a Spanish class

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Curtis still felt strongly about Georgia, but the idea of joining Vanderbilt began to gain steam.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of joining

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With the Chiron retrograde entering Taurus this month, your sense of self-worth will be a central focus, Aries.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is entering his second season with the franchise and has momentum heading into this fall.

— Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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The New Jersey native was working through the process of rejoining the team per the source, although his status could change depending on future court rulings.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Jarvis has earned the team’s trust since rejoining the roster at the start of July.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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