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Definition of inknext
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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For the film’s international release coming hot on the heels of the Venice premiere, The Guardian and partner mk2 Films have inked deals with theatrical distributors in 56 territories. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Fresh off a historic fifth Emmy win for Hacks, Jean Smart has inked a deal to join The Families Stone, Searchlight’s sequel to the perennial holiday favorite The Family Stone. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
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But when lead is introduced, the ink lights up in the X-ray scans, allowing AI to better detect the text. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Subsequent agreements have followed a similar pattern, the officials said, with Feinberg’s private-sector hires at OSC and the newer Economic Defense Unit sidelining career officials in order to ink deals as quickly as possible. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ink
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  • Trump signed the bill into law last week but hasn't enacted the measures yet.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Following the coach’s firing in July 2023, more than 260 Northwestern faculty members signed a petition calling for the stadium plans to be halted until at least athletic department’s problems could be sorted out.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The paper also calls out ways that assessments could mirror or build on the regional focus employed by past National Climate Assessments.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Norwood has been on the publicity trail this week, participating in a press junket and appearing live on television.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Cultural Counsel, an art publicity powerhouse since 2015 with a national reach that has counted top-flight museums, galleries, and foundations in its client list, is restructuring its operations, sources tell ARTnews—starting with leadership.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Visual design showcased work across branding, campaigns, editorials, motion graphics, posters and exhibition design.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As for outerwear, a leather jacket will give the look some edge, while a tan trench coat reads more editorial.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Greek columns on its facade, south of downtown on the corner of Holman and Austin Streets, proclaimed the stability— the unimpeachable correctness—of one of the city’s most enduring institutions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The artists receiving the most votes will be featured in a music column launching soon.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • De Jong plans to redevelop the building with 25 housing units, in a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, alongside resident amenities and a commercial space on the first floor, plans show, while restoring historic features.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Such thoughtful considerations are also evident with the 16-way adjustable seats in the front, complete with their own climate control and massage features.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • Strong marketing strategies will weave in content from faculty members who teach in the program and testimonials from alumni who have grown their careers along with thoughtful reminders and tips about navigating the institution’s processes.
    — Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That includes employee testimonials, culture videos, team stories, employee quotes on career pages, and behind-the-scenes workplace content.
    — Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Information for this article was contributed by Volodymyr Yurchuk, Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Will Weissert of The Associated Press.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There will be a New York Times article and a few op-eds in The Guardian.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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