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
Xi last visited in 2019, while Putin made a trip in 2024, when Moscow and Pyongyang hailed their tightening military ties by inking a mutual defense treaty.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
After inking a long-term contract extension this offseason, LaFleur needs to deliver now for one of the most storied franchises.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
His daughter Pam Wasserstein took over as CEO of New York Media before inking a deal for the company’s sale to Vox Media in 2019, which included the flagship magazine and the Vulture pop-culture site, in an all-stock deal designed to gain synergies of scale.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild have a new minor league affiliate, inking a deal with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after inking a one-year deal with the team worth up to $25 million, Rodgers was seen on the field, looking steady and sharp.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The streamer first huddled with the league in 2024, inking an agreement to carry an annual Christmas doubleheader.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
But rather than inking a multi-year super max deal, the route many of her contemporaries took, Collier signed only a one-year contract with Minnesota.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The company has been working to increase its capacity by inking several compute deals in recent weeks, including a multibillion-dollar agreement with Amazon.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
After inking a long-term contract extension this offseason, LaFleur needs to deliver now for one of the most storied franchises.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
His daughter Pam Wasserstein took over as CEO of New York Media before inking a deal for the company’s sale to Vox Media in 2019, which included the flagship magazine and the Vulture pop-culture site, in an all-stock deal designed to gain synergies of scale.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild have a new minor league affiliate, inking a deal with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after inking a one-year deal with the team worth up to $25 million, Rodgers was seen on the field, looking steady and sharp.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The streamer first huddled with the league in 2024, inking an agreement to carry an annual Christmas doubleheader.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
But rather than inking a multi-year super max deal, the route many of her contemporaries took, Collier signed only a one-year contract with Minnesota.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The company has been working to increase its capacity by inking several compute deals in recent weeks, including a multibillion-dollar agreement with Amazon.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inking
signing
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But Iran won't receive any economic rewards upon signing the memorandum, the official said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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After signing a handful of copies inside the magazine retailer, Rocky headed outside to snap some photos, sign the window display, and chat with The People Gallery’s own Maurice Kamara to give a rundown of his fit.—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2026
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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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