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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
Verb
Gersh has inked actor Omar J. Dorsey for representation. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 The 19-year-old recently inked a deal with LiveHelpLive/Pulse Records and is a name to keep an eye on going forward. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
To dye the paper, use either food coloring or colored inks. Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 Starting at the outside edge of the stain, work toward the center to help prevent the ink from spreading. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ink 
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Verb
  • So, Dobbins signed a one-year, $1.6-million deal with the Chargers on April 18.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Gipson signed with Jacksonville but had to serve a six-game suspension for violating the policy on performance-enhancing drugs and was released without playing in a game this season.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The paper denied that Bezos was involved in that decision.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In Chicago, voters have two ways to cast a ballot: mark a paper ballot or use a touchscreen voting machine.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • As described in Section 7, Participants may be asked to complete a publicity release.
    TIME.com, TIME.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Crowds would flock to Graceland's gates and pore over publicity photos, hoping to catch a glimpse of the King and his growing family or at least their world.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board listed a number of reasons why voters should not want Trump to return to the White House.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Those striking workers help power editorial products critical for election coverage, including mobile push alerts, app and website maintenance, and The Times' real-time election result infographics.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • All the plans are displayed in a single column in the app, which is slightly confusing.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
    Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Medina’s early memories of the Northside feature mostly Latino faces.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The apps Bumble for Friends: Initially launched in 2016 as a feature on Bumble known as BFF, the typical user is a young woman who has just graduated from high school or college or moved to a new city, a Bumble spokesperson told me.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • To commemorate their successful journey in the sport, the team released a heartfelt tribute video featuring testimonials from team members sharing their fondest memories.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • There were video testimonials for tech bigwigs, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who gave the device high marks.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Listen to this article BOULDER — Shedeur Sanders tripped over Travis Hunter’s Heisman.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024

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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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