inking

Definition of inkingnext
present participle of ink
as in signing
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 inking Lee joins after inking a deal to star in Tygo, a Korean-language entry in the franchise centered on his former child soldier turned mercenary, which is in post-production. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Semien, 35, has two years left on his seven-year, $175 million contract, while Polanco, 33, is signed through just next season after inking a two-year, $40 million deal in the offseason. Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Díaz was the high-profile free agent the Dodgers signed to lock down the ninth inning for the next three seasons, inking him to a $69-million deal to do it, a record for relievers. Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Uber, which has been inking partnerships with robotaxi providers, doesn't break out the share of rides or deliveries that have drivers and those that don't. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 In inking with HeartRock, the firm will work with Graceffa to continue growing his platform and exploring new brand and business opportunities. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Besides inking Steinbach and Anderson, the Hornets also signed Coby White to the new deal that kept the North Carolina native from hitting the unrestricted free agent market. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 But there are valid reports about Minnesota’s interest in inking one of the sport’s all-time greats to a one-year deal. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 Flush with $46 billion to finish the wall after an infusion by Congress for immigration enforcement, CBP is inking tens of billions of dollars in contracts to build the wall and push along the president's signature project. ABC News, 2 July 2026
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  • With a keen interest in the African market, the club was tipped off about Diomandé at an early age and followed his progress in the US, eventually signing him in November 2024.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders.
    Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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