SIGNS (UP OR ON) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

signs (up or on)

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present tense third-person singular of sign (up or on)

as in employs

to provide with a paying job the sports shoe company recently signed up the nation's top female college basketball player to plug its products

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The Bad Idea by Chito x OTW by Vans Half Cab employs both an abundance of colors and original work from the Korean airbrush artist Wreckpack.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Davidson employs police officers who carry guns, wear body armor and train to confront dangerous people.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of employs

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This becomes especially important when a business enters another state, hires employees in a new jurisdiction, changes its legal structure or begins working with international customers and suppliers.

— Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
GoCardless hires graduates from any discipline but still encourages them to qualify as accountants and pays for the exams.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hires

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Georgia, a perennial top-10 program and national championship contender, typically recruits passers of Matthew Stafford-level pedigree.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Pursuit recruits through the New York City Housing Authority, the public library system, local labor departments and community groups, and plans to add small business associations.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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