as in to sign
to write one's name on (as a document)
the basketball star just inked a two-year contract with the most celebrated franchise in the NBA
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Recent Examples of ink
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
John Kell OpenAI, Databricks inks AI agents pact.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The design evokes an ink pen sketch, and the natural patina only underscores the old-timey aesthetic.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Amazon has been steadily boosting partners for its DSP, inking recent pacts with Netflix, Disney and Roku for programmatic ad sales.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
John Kell OpenAI, Databricks inks AI agents pact.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
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Getting the winger signed was necessary for Predators general manager Barry Trotz after rookie right wing Matthew Wood suffered a preseason lower-body injury.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The letter was also signed by a former assistant principal in the district.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under its new editor, the paper has leaned into unsigned editorials with a centrist bent, publishing nearly one editorial board piece every day.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then came the paper booties to cover our feet.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, with Venus in Libra dazzling your 10th house of publicity and reputation, this opens doors for recognition and potential collaborations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their case was hurt by the fact that blacklisted artists did not want to testify before the FCC and generate more career-killing publicity.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under its new editor, the paper has leaned into unsigned editorials with a centrist bent, publishing nearly one editorial board piece every day.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Through rigorous policies, editorial standards, user privacy protections, and transparent processes, nearly 260,000 volunteers have created over 65 million articles in 300 languages.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Browns came into the game at 1-3 and looking to get back into the win column.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here’s my column on more Dolphins personnel missteps coming to light on Sunday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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In Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
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Security Camera Deals The Arlo Pro 5S 2K is currently at a 46% discount, which makes its premium features feel like a much better buy.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Combs’s attorneys highlighted his business achievements and submitted testimonials from family and fellow detainees in support of a lighter sentence.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most powerful testimonials, however, often come from everyday patients.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with KUOW public radio.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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