initialing

verb

variants or initialling
present participle of initial
as in endorsing

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  1. endorsing
  2. signing
  3. inscribing
Verb
  • Moms for Liberty changed the political make-up of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • And such momentous changes as bringing back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and the Chiefs signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to revive their running game heralded Reid’s recognition of the moment.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Molly Mae Hague was a contestant on Love Island UK in 2019, signing some of the most lucrative deals in the TV show’s history across the fashion and beauty industry.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of signing
Verb
  • Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of inscribing
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“Initialing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initialing. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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