penciling

variants or pencilling
Definition of pencilingnext
present participle of pencil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for penciling
inking
Verb
  • K’Lavon Chaisson is inking a 1-year, $12 million deal with the Commanders, according to the NFL Network.
    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
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“Penciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penciling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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