as in to sign
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 ink
Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
During the quarter, YouTube inked a deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for exclusive global rights to the Oscars awards ceremony beginning in 2029 and running through 2033, nabbing the media rights from ABC.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
For Carpet and Upholstery Gone are the days of having to call a professional or renting a machine to remove ink or lipstick stains from your carpet.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Already this year, the EU has inked trade agreements with India and four South American countries – a bloc referred to as Mercosur – after decades of negotiations.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
During the quarter, YouTube inked a deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for exclusive global rights to the Oscars awards ceremony beginning in 2029 and running through 2033, nabbing the media rights from ABC.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Their job is to create living, three-dimensional people out of the ordinary stuff of ink and paper.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
For Carpet and Upholstery Gone are the days of having to call a professional or renting a machine to remove ink or lipstick stains from your carpet.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Now, though, Geeslin and other prominent members of the local Deaf community are concerned that a new master’s program at Butler University will result in fewer deaf kids learning to sign.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders in Maryland also signed bills banning private detention centers.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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After hours of House of Commons debate, a vote was averted when the government gave in to lawmakers' anger and agreed that the Intelligence and Security Committee would decide what papers should be published, rather than a senior civil servant as Starmer had proposed.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The proposal would ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic water bottles and paper cartons of still water under one gallon in the eastern portion of the county, from Donner Summit to North Lake Tahoe.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At other points, Siegal turned to Epstein for advice on everything from a dispute over her inheritance to untangling her personal finances to dealing with a rival to her publicity business.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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As described in section 7, Participants may be asked to complete a publicity release.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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But last week, some of its editorial and business executives made a point of putting a spotlight on New York.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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But, to paraphrase one of Philip's lines, his column is fluent, eloquent, and almost entirely beside the point.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Blue squares of sky cut through the empty windows, while tapered marble columns create an optical illusion that makes the two-story structure even grander.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Google, in particular, has some unique features working in its favor, Sosnick added.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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After making a short list of preferred firms, review client testimonials and success rates.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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The defendants are also prohibited from making misleading representations related to earnings claims, testimonials, and the use of artificial intelligence.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Recent articles in the news report Canada, Mexico, Central and South America arranging trading with countries who don't treat them as stepchildren.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors previously said Apple Daily had published up to 161 seditious articles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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