sign for

verb

signed for; signing for; signs for
: to sign a document to show that one has received (a package, letter, etc.)
I signed for the package when it was delivered.

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Police developed Rodriguez as a suspect before getting a warrant signed for his arrest, Boisvert said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 The poll contained other foreboding signs for Republicans as well. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The credit goes to graphic designer Casey Kasemeier, who painted awnings and signs for both the Stars Hollow stalwarts and new businesses. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Women outnumber men by roughly 10 percentage points, another potentially favorable sign for Democrats who have benefited from a significant gender gap in recent elections. — Charles Minshew, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign for

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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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