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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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noun

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Verb
So far, however, such incidents haven’t significantly affected SpaceX’s ability to ink lucrative government launch contracts, and federal agencies have found SpaceX to be the best option in terms of capability and price, Weinzierl says. — Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026 The Tonys re-upping with CBS comes as fellow high-profile awards shows the Emmys and the Oscars have inked new deals with streaming platforms — Amazon’s Prime Video and YouTube, respectively, leaving their longtime broadcast network homes. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
The company is looking to ink custom utility agreements to support data center power demands. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 No finer proof than black ink on wood pulp, laid out for an entire city to see. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ink
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  • The path runs all the way down to the Ritz-Carlton Aruba, where guests have signing privileges at its restaurants, including Casa Nonna New York, Divi Sushi Bar & Lounge, and BLT Steak.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Rams activated kicker Joshua Karty to the roster from the practice squad and signed cornerback David Long to the practice squad.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, the reception desk has surprise toys and giveaways for children to discover like paper and crayons for drawing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Westchester County, election officials said ballot scanners were not accepting paper ballots, an issue that resulted from a program update made after polling equipment was initially prepared and tested.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1999 after his trial was moved from Sutter County Superior Court to Sacramento Superior Court because of intense publicity.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But neither did his opponents, none of whom reported raising much money, and several of whom attracted the kind of publicity that keeps candidates from winning elections.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing Filipino names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Frieda expanded his celebrity clientele in the 1980s, working with stars including Princess Diana, Madonna and Paul McCartney, as well as styling for television and fashion editorials.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Its Romanesque façade was disguised as a grand Southern plantation—four towering white columns were erected to support a temporary façade with floral garlands, potted trees, and an enormous portrait of Leigh and Gable hung above the entrance.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • King, the former Sports Illustrated writer and founding author of the Monday Morning Quarterback column, has delivered 40 chapters about King Sport.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The car has a gorgeous flowing design, but as with other supercars in the seven-figure segment, a head-turning exterior is far from its most breathtaking feature.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Her positive testimonial was echoed by a downer-loving millionaire who attended with her brilliant and terrifyingly thin mother for her 70th birthday.
    — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable advertising rules, that might include client reviews, testimonials, case results, years of experience, credentials or other measurable outcomes from your work.
    — Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Information for this article was contributed by Aamer Madhani and Cara Anna of The Associated Press.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The article was accompanied by a sketch of Piaggi wearing Kee’s wool designs—it was drawn by Karl Lagerfeld.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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