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
Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Little ink has been spilled for the Cats as the team takes on the rare task of sharing a field and a spotlight with a major league franchise, and the team’s attendance has ebbed in this first of three seasons sharing Sutter Health Park with the Athletics.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Instead of ink or plastic, the printer would dispense a mix of hydrogel and coral larvae, placed at just the right distance to give each the necessary space to grow.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Little ink has been spilled for the Cats as the team takes on the rare task of sharing a field and a spotlight with a major league franchise, and the team’s attendance has ebbed in this first of three seasons sharing Sutter Health Park with the Athletics.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Pac-12 has undergone extraordinary change in the last two years, between losing 10 of its 12 members, gaining nine new member schools next year and inking at least two long-term media partnerships.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
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Before Park came in, United had signed just two players, albeit two highly experienced Champions League individuals in Sweden’s Julia Zigiotti Olme and Fridolina Rolfo.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pulte pointed to mortgage records that show that within just a couple of weeks, Cook signed primary-residence mortgages for homes in Michigan and Georgia.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has stood by the paper’s CEO, despite outcry and leaks from staff over a decades-old ongoing investigation in the UK.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pen was on paper less than 24 hours after the Eagles’ Week 1 win.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When evaluating whether to sign on new talent or renew deals, Greenstein added that the company looks at factors such as hours listened, ad revenue, social media and publicity, as well as the broader idea of what that individual means to the service, or that particular genre.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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From sourcing leather and hardware to securing the right manufacturers and managing publicity, the process is full of moving parts.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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An editorial in state media gave an indication of why Chinese authorities are so concerned about the rise of Lafufu.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Wheatley contributed columns to publications like Sainsbury's Magazine and The Sun.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two tablets share a similar design and many specs, while carrying over some features from previous generations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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But only a small percentage of people who used The Browser Company’s Arc adopted the program’s special features.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Celebrities now normalize procedures by talking openly about their experiences, while TikTok and Instagram flood feeds with before-and-after content, doctors’ recommendations, and patient testimonials.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Family members, friends, and neighbors turned out, holding signs and sharing testimonials; some of them posted direct appeals to Bukele, the Salvadoran President, on social media.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White House, presented with extensive questions for this article, sent a one-paragraph statement disparaging ProPublica and Dudek.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her athlete representative did not respond to an email from The Athletic to speak to her for this article.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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