sign-up
Americannoun
verb
Etymology
Origin of sign-up
First recorded in 1945–50; noun use of verb phrase sign up
Example Sentences
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Netflix doesn’t ask subscribers for personal information in the sign-up process, as it can discourage people from buying the service.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
One includes posts showing invitation documents and lists of names, the other has advertised large sign-up payments for joining an "elite battalion".
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Barrio Power’s community leaders began meeting at least twice a week right after Thanksgiving, when they first launched the angel tree sign-up sheet.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
While splashy sign-up bonuses help draw interest in new cards, they also attract swarms of credit-card enthusiasts known as “gamers” who hunt for loopholes to optimize rewards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
I know I handed Mom the sign-up sheet.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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