Synonyms of inking

inking

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signing
• autographing
• subscribing
• endorsing
• countersigning
• penning
• scribbling
• signing up
• signing on
• authoring
• scrawling
• inscribing
• registering
• cosigning
• scratching (out)
• notarizing
• penciling (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inking

The morning show has, by contrast, been more stable, with King inking a one-year deal this past spring. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Smith and the Pacers wrapped up summer league play on July 18, meaning Smith stood by for one day shy of a full month before inking his first NBA contract. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

According to the largest group of respondents, bringing in depth defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin and inking free agent Ryan Shea was enough to move the needle in a positive direction. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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

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

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