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
Petrovic, meanwhile, is signed through the 2028-29 season after inking his two-year deal.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Knicks could lose some second-unit pieces such as Mitchell Robinson, but one key bench player, Landry Shamet, is back in the fold after inking a four-year, $24 million contract to stay put Monday.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The mental stimulation, not unlike jigsawing a puzzle or inking a crossword.
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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.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Knicks could lose some second-unit pieces such as Mitchell Robinson, but one key bench player, Landry Shamet, is back in the fold after inking a four-year, $24 million contract to stay put Monday.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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
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.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inking
signing
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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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Plowden spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks organizations before signing a two-way contract with the Kings last summer.
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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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