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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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Egyptian blue has caught the eye of people who are interested in using it for new technological applications, because the pigment produces near-infrared light that could be used for fingerprinting in forensic science or for security solutions such as counterfeit-proof inks.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
The studio has inked an exclusive five-film deal with Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL) and JOAT Films to develop Indian adaptations of Warner Bros. Pictures titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Verb
The note handwritten in blue ink by Joe Sr. on the back of a high-school photo.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Egyptian blue has caught the eye of people who are interested in using it for new technological applications, because the pigment produces near-infrared light that could be used for fingerprinting in forensic science or for security solutions such as counterfeit-proof inks.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
Innovative Artists Entertainment has inked Australian actor and filmmaker Alex Russell in all areas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
The studio has inked an exclusive five-film deal with Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL) and JOAT Films to develop Indian adaptations of Warner Bros. Pictures titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
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Julian Reese, the former forward for the Maryland Terrapins, was signed as an undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday following the two NBA Draft rounds in prior days.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree to withdraw Ukraine from the Ottawa Convention banning antipersonnel land mines, a Ukrainian lawmaker said Sunday.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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No words about it from his lips, on paper or through his social media site.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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And, Toto is now (on paper by one recent estimate at least) a billionaire.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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DeSantis may be favoring the attorney for publicity, overtime and experience for a brighter political or legal future.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Proceeding with trial as scheduled will likely avoid negative consequences from future publicity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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One-third of the New York Times’ editorial board is gone – not nearly enough.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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By bringing on a new head of U.S. editorial for Vogue, Wintour will be able to spend more time managing the brand’s global output, as well as the other Condé Nast publications.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Unlike Clooney’s column dress, Diana’s look featured a sweetheart neckline, which was complimented by an extravagant pearl choker fashioned with an oval sapphire brooch once belonging to Queen Mary.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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His columns vary from social and political commentary to chapters in Chicago history.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Here are six features to compare and consider in a zero-interest card.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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One unique feature is the Pilates studio, which still reflects the club’s original architecture.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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Automate your analyses Every client call, every testimonial, every piece of feedback contains gold.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Boelter appears to be an Evangelical Christian, who has delivered testimonials in Africa.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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In 2023 and the first months of 2024, his name cropped up in a lot of excitable articles in the Rio de Janeiro press.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Those who subscribe will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the 24/7 livestream of the BBC News channel.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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