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
That said, the family offices that are still inking deals are making bold bets.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Before inking Imai, the Astros had never signed a player straight from a Japanese professional league.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of going back to Japan or signing a three- to four-year deal, Murakami bet on himself, inking an agreement with the Chicago White Sox for two years at $17 million per campaign.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Less than two weeks after inking a one-year deal to begin the new Falcons era in his career, former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa held a teleconference with local media Tuesday afternoon.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Since then, Uber has gone a different path—inking deals with nearly every major robotaxi player in the market, from Waymo to WeRide.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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
That represents a dip in production despite the Ducks’ offense and power play both performing significantly better overall, in addition to McTavish himself inking a six-year, $42 million contract extension in what figures to be the outset of his prime.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Before inking Imai, the Astros had never signed a player straight from a Japanese professional league.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of going back to Japan or signing a three- to four-year deal, Murakami bet on himself, inking an agreement with the Chicago White Sox for two years at $17 million per campaign.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Less than two weeks after inking a one-year deal to begin the new Falcons era in his career, former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa held a teleconference with local media Tuesday afternoon.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Since then, Uber has gone a different path—inking deals with nearly every major robotaxi player in the market, from Waymo to WeRide.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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
That represents a dip in production despite the Ducks’ offense and power play both performing significantly better overall, in addition to McTavish himself inking a six-year, $42 million contract extension in what figures to be the outset of his prime.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inking
signing
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Michael In signing Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract, the most for an external free agent since 2015, the Rockies seemingly overlooked — or had to — his issues in Denver.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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And Lloyd wound up signing a five-year contract extension with Arizona Friday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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