penciling

variants or pencilling
Definition of pencilingnext
present participle of pencil

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penciling
inking
Verb
  • The mental stimulation, not unlike jigsawing a puzzle or inking a crossword.
    Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • As with Jenkins above, Barlow’s deal in Philly seemed predicated on declining his option and then re-inking him as a non-Bird free agent this summer.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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“Penciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penciling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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