SIGNS UP (FOR) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

signs up (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of sign up (for)

as in signs on (for)

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

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The new threat assessment joins a chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Abbott, who begins work immediately, joins the museum as its sixth director since 2008.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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Another carrier enters the mix The 777 acquisition gives Stratolaunch three carrier aircraft with which to plan future missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Rapidly dropping water temperatures in the fall can significantly increase the risk of cold water shock and hypothermia for anyone who enters the water, according to DEEP officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

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