inking

Definition of inkingnext
present participle of ink
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 As Marchand first reported last month, Buck has clinched a sweet renewal deal with ESPN, inking a six-year extension that’s worth nearly $110 million. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The brand recently cut the ribbon of a store in Gstaad and is in progress of inking agreements to amp up its distribution in Middle East starting in 2027. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Micron has sought to add durability to the cycle by inking strategic customer agreements (SCAs). — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 In cities like Atlanta, inking deals can rely on knowing the right people or on multigenerational relationships. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Not exactly how Tampa Bay saw 2026 unfolding after inking Mayfield to his record-setting contract last week. — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 The morning show has, by contrast, been more stable, with King inking a one-year deal this past spring. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Smith and the Pacers wrapped up summer league play on July 18, meaning Smith stood by for one day shy of a full month before inking his first NBA contract. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Lee joins after inking a deal to star in Tygo, a Korean-language entry in the franchise centered on his former child soldier turned mercenary, which is in post-production. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inking
signing
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  • The person signing the agreement may not be the person evaluating the outcome six months later.
    — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Berg was unpersuaded, however, because their case is based on signing a form as late as 2012.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Inking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inking. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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