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
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Use a fresh cotton swab as the ink is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
His ink-black hair is neatly styled.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Use a fresh cotton swab as the ink is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Pac-12 has undergone extraordinary change in the last two years, between losing 10 of its 12 members, gaining nine new member schools next year and inking at least two long-term media partnerships.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
Verb
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Trump later signed a baseball and applauded Aaron Judge's home run, waving his arms while speaking with box guests before taking a seat.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now in his final two years at Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, Lutkenhaus has recently signed his first professional contract with Nike.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The economist Ed Leamer, who passed away in February, famously published a paper in 2007 that said residential investment is the best leading indicator of an oncoming recession.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The federal government must stop issuing paper checks in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options—that’s according to an Executive Order signed by President Donald earlier this year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Having such a noteworthy first client gives Jetson an edge, at least in publicity, over competitors in the Part 103 Ultralight space such as Pivotal, which has already put several of its Helix and Blackfly electric aircraft into consumers’ hands.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Generating publicity about my books, by comparison, has achieved better results and helped to reinforce my brand as a crisis management expert.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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,
7 Sep. 2025
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An editorial in state media gave an indication of why Chinese authorities are so concerned about the rise of Lafufu.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 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.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Celebrities now normalize procedures by talking openly about their experiences, while TikTok and Instagram flood feeds with before-and-after content, doctors’ recommendations, and patient testimonials.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Family members, friends, and neighbors turned out, holding signs and sharing testimonials; some of them posted direct appeals to Bukele, the Salvadoran President, on social media.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nir Kshetri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Lisa Mascaro and Hannah Fingerhut of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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