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
Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Cooper was inked with another dinosaur, which Wyatt pointed to in the picture.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Previously, the Red Sox inked World Series hero Walker Buehler, along with swinging a trade for White Sox ace Garrett Crochet.
Of our top 40 players, 38 have come off the board.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Cooper was inked with another dinosaur, which Wyatt pointed to in the picture.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
In addition to oil, Sandmeyer uses mixed media, collage, acrylics, ink, charcoal and fabric.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
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Investors are questioning the artificial intelligence trade that sent power stocks soaring last year, as the company viewed as best positioned to strike a data center deal still has not signed an agreement.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump suggested Zelenskyy would sign an agreement in Washington on Friday.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But his father, Eugene, a pressman for the local paper, abandoned the family when Hackman was 13.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dalén is an advisor to Colossal and was a coauthor on the paper.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The deal is said to encompass 50 percent of both publishing and master rights, with the right of publicity included.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories News Blackpink Add Additional Shows to 10-City Summer 2025 Stadium World Tour The deal is said to encompass 50 percent of both publishing and master rights, with the right of publicity included.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Roark led newsgathering and editorial, but McMahon herself oversaw some key shows.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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That brings us to our second issue with the Bezos statement, this one concerning opinion articles, not editorials.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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This column is our attempt to clinically outline the facts about deficits — and efforts to reduce or eliminate them.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Demonstrating your products in use, showcasing customer testimonials or sharing behind-the-scenes content helps make your business feel approachable and trustworthy.—
Sabine Leveiller,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Client testimonials and case studies can give you insight into a coach’s effectiveness. ◾ Schedule an introductory call.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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This article has been updated to include a statement Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman and to note the Merit Systems Protection Board declined to comment further.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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