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
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Either the club will need to make cuts or forgo inking a couple of the UDFAs from this class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
The tattoos on his right bicep remain highly visible, while the ink on his left arm has considerably faded due to laser tattoo removal.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Verb
Grant, the first-round pick taken at No. 13, was inked to a four-year contract worth $22 million, according to ESPN.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Either the club will need to make cuts or forgo inking a couple of the UDFAs from this class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Noun
The ink is much harder to remove compared to regular ballpoint pen ink.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
The tattoos on his right bicep remain highly visible, while the ink on his left arm has considerably faded due to laser tattoo removal.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
Verb
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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But there’s good news: On April 17, the Postal Service signed a 10-year lease with its longtime landlord and is expected to reopen in its former location this fall.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Their schedule late in the season is favorable on paper, at least, outside their season finale against the Bills.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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While a lot of the team’s success will derive from how well quarterback Carson Beck performs in 2025, the cast around him getting better on paper certainly helps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Baldoni denied the allegations and filed a countersuit in January alleging defamation and extortion against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicity team.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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That was a big moment, that was a big lump of publicity.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Joseph Harrod, Chicago Getting Chicago unstuck The editorial about Mayor Brandon Johnson was spot-on.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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According to the editorial, the new policy will allow between 100 million and 200 million Americans to retain access to vaccines.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Times culture critic Mary McNamara wrote a column about how this play about John Proctor and #MeToo cured her of her aversion to theatrical works-in-progress.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Integrate Social Proof Social proof, such as testimonials, customer reviews, or media mentions, can help build trust with potential customers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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On TikTok, viral testimonials about salmon DNA facials rack up hundreds of thousands of likes.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Related article This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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