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
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The deal was inked by Disney with RAI’s RAI Com sales arm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet before the ink was even dry on the court’s decision, the president announced plans for new tariffs of 10-15%.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Since 2012, the bridge has been listed as in fair condition, and the city inked plans to improve the bridge's infrastructure in 2024, according to DPW.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The deal was inked by Disney with RAI’s RAI Com sales arm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Until the Vikings ink right tackle Brian O’Neill to an extension, tackle depth still looks like a position worth watching.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet before the ink was even dry on the court’s decision, the president announced plans for new tariffs of 10-15%.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
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To help replace Decker (at a fraction of the cost), the Lions signed former Bears and Dolphins tackle Larry Borom to a one-year deal this offseason.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Veteran center Tony Bradley played his first minutes for the Hawks after being signed earlier in the day.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s ex-wife, Varga, who had countersigned the pardon papers as justice minister, was pushed out of parliament.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Federal prosecutors said in court papers that Combs' recordings don't make his case a free speech issue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An advertisement, generating publicity before a concert tour.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the publicity run leading up to the movie, Zendaya and Pattinson have also avoided commenting on the plot twist or overall storyline.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the case of Wax Poetics, there is also editorial created around the auctions.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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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,
5 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Damiano writes regular gardening columns for The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In October 2024, Bill Plaschke wrote a column detailing Steiner’s battle with multiple myeloma blood cancer.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Food delivery worker Idiou Barry on Tuesday demonstrated the battery-charging feature.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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So, just a testimonial really to his approach, his mindset.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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YouTube is coming back to TV upfronts week with Trevor Noah serving as emcee of its 2026 Brandcast presentation for advertisers, along with a big group of YouTube creators including Dude Perfect and Alex Cooper providing testimonials about the power of the platform.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the email, sent to Lucas, Lucas’ chief of staff, then-City Manager Brian Platt and a city spokesperson, Kozakiewicz included a copy of the audit, which reviewed 65 articles and opinion pieces published from June to November 2024.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mike Blake | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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