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
Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The streamer has inked a deal to broadcast the iconic event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, for its 151st show.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Because all of the factors involved are either in rotation or based on regular-season finishes in the standings, the opponents for each team, as well as whether the game will be at home or on the road, can be written in ink the day the previous regular season ends.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Verb
The free-agent market is thin, thanks to players such as Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Kirill Kaprizov and others inking extensions with their respective clubs.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The streamer has inked a deal to broadcast the iconic event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, for its 151st show.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Noun
Thinking in cardboard, or breath, or ink, or charcoal, or gesture.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Because all of the factors involved are either in rotation or based on regular-season finishes in the standings, the opponents for each team, as well as whether the game will be at home or on the road, can be written in ink the day the previous regular season ends.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
Verb
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Shi spoke of the need to sign players determined to become Wolves legends.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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David and Samantha Anderson of East Los Angeles got a selfie with Turner, who signed two baseball cards for the couple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Anthropic is releasing a new policy paper warning that China could eventually overtake the United States in the global AI race if Washington fails to strengthen chip restrictions and defend its technological advantage.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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At the time of appointment, the average CEO in 2023 was 55 years old, up from 47 in 2000, according to a new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, published in April.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Entry must be the original work of the entrant, may not have been previously published, may not have won previous awards, and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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That’s not really a money exchange, that’s more of a publicity exchange.—
Darian Symoné Harvin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The guides cover statewide, congressional, judicial and local races with candidate information, editorial board endorsements and campaign-finance graphics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Steven Greenhut is Western region director for the R Street Institute and a member of the Southern California News Group editorial board.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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This is Part 3 in a series of columns about the viability of the American university system.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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This column wasn't built on proper English.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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These features are designed to support a wide range of content creation needs, from interviews and vlogs to documentary and narrative filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The clinic highlights testimonials from celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell and Eva Longoria on its website.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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That is the competitive moat and also an honest description of an entire category that has been running on testimonials.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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