PENCILLING Synonyms: 11 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

penciling

verb

variants or pencilling

Definition of penciling

present participle of pencil

as in inking

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inking

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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

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