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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Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Prior to joining Disney, Bowen held exec posts at News Corp, Dow Jones and Thomson Reuters.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

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Many are angry at the prospect of Russia rejoining the international competition, especially amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 July 2026
But after rejoining the Atlanta Braves in late June following a right oblique strain that had him out for nearly a month, the 25-year-old catcher endured a 2-for-43 skid and looked like a shell of himself at the plate.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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