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 Affordable housing The two candidates have clashed on the issue of high housing costs and local zoning authority with Lamont signing an affordable housing bill after vetoing an earlier version. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 Reimer played just one previous game this fall, a 35-save shutout in the American Hockey League on Saturday night, before signing an NHL contract for the rest of the season. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Before signing an agreement, prospective franchisees receive a franchise disclosure document (FDD), which details the costs, obligations, and risks of operating the business. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Regardless, executives should think carefully and consult with an attorney before signing a release agreement, even if just to learn more about the terms in the agreement and what terms might be worth negotiating. — David Sanford, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Netflix has since expanded into licensing podcasts from iHeartMedia and Barstool, as well as launched its own podcasts including The Pete Davidson Show and signing with creators including Jay Shetty and Charlemagne Tha God. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Russian authorities accused the Michigan man of signing a contract with Ukraine’s military in the eastern Ukrainian city of Izyum after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Stewart’s contract was set to end at the end of 2026 after signing a one-year renewal in November 2025. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Walker is having a fantastic season after signing with the Chiefs as a free agent after helping the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 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