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
K’Lavon Chaisson is inking a 1-year, $12 million deal with the Commanders, according to the NFL Network.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Large technology companies are shaping long-duration demand, inking substantial offtake agreements, and in some cases signing creative deals effectively absorbing higher upfront costs to ensure reliability and shield consumers from volatility.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That represents a dip in production despite the Ducks’ offense and power play both performing significantly better overall, in addition to McTavish himself inking a six-year, $42 million contract extension in what figures to be the outset of his prime.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Chinese companies were busy inking deals.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Just over four months after inking a contract extension, Kristina Schake is exiting as Disney‘s Chief Communications Officer as a new CEO takes over.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two other big private hospital systems in New York, Montefiore and Mount Sinai, ended their nurses’ walkout earlier this month by inking contract agreements with the same union.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Trout is signed through the 2030 season after inking the 12-year pact ahead of the 2019 season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Machado spent a half of a season with the Dodgers in 2018 before inking a $300-million contract with the Padres.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Large technology companies are shaping long-duration demand, inking substantial offtake agreements, and in some cases signing creative deals effectively absorbing higher upfront costs to ensure reliability and shield consumers from volatility.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That represents a dip in production despite the Ducks’ offense and power play both performing significantly better overall, in addition to McTavish himself inking a six-year, $42 million contract extension in what figures to be the outset of his prime.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Chinese companies were busy inking deals.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Just over four months after inking a contract extension, Kristina Schake is exiting as Disney‘s Chief Communications Officer as a new CEO takes over.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two other big private hospital systems in New York, Montefiore and Mount Sinai, ended their nurses’ walkout earlier this month by inking contract agreements with the same union.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Trout is signed through the 2030 season after inking the 12-year pact ahead of the 2019 season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Machado spent a half of a season with the Dodgers in 2018 before inking a $300-million contract with the Padres.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inking
signing
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The right-hander had been traded three times and claimed off waivers once before signing a minor league contract with the Brewers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The team probably doesn’t want to spend a draft pick on a punter, so the options are signing a veteran or waiting until after the selection process in April.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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