Thesaurus results for SIGNING

signing

verb

present participle of sign

as in autographing

to write one's name on (as a document) you'll have to sign the contract for it to be legal

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Recent Examples of signing The one true upgrade the Eagles tried to make on a stout defense, trading for LB Jonathan Greenard and signing him to a big extension, has been snake eyes – Greenard hasn’t practiced in training camp after a pectoral muscle tear. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 With a fresh set of eyes looking at the problem, signing Karlsson was prioritized. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The record is his first full-length project since Something to Give Each Other and his first new music since signing with Interscope Records. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 With a keen interest in the African market, the club was tipped off about Diomandé at an early age and followed his progress in the US, eventually signing him in November 2024. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 If a team were punished because of communications that contributed to a player on the team signing a deal with a team sponsor, the player could argue that such a move would have a chilling effect on his endorsement opportunities. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026 According to reports, the Nuggets have turned their attention to signing free agent DeMar DeRozan. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signing

autographing

Verb

One video shows Cole autographing an album for an excited fan.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sloss prides himself on autographing hundreds of divorce papers.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026