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verb

Definition of inknext
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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noun

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as in paper

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Recent Examples of ink
Verb
Jerry’s bold, solid, black-and-white strips seemed to have been pencilled by Ernie Bushmiller and inked by Edward Hopper, proffering a loud-but-soft view of middle-class midcentury America. — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026 Following work on Ang Lee‘s new film Gold Mountain, actor Josh Stewart has inked with Gersh for representation in all areas. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
The etching and aquatint printed in ink on paper, titled Torero, is the ninth in an edition of 30. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Its got a two-cartridge hybrid ink system that makes your documents look fresh and crisp with detailed text and bold colors. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ink
  1. sign
  2. paper
  3. publicity
  4. editorial
  5. column
  6. feature
  7. testimonial
  8. article
Verb
  • After getting in touch with the company, Leverkusen tested the service through the end of last season, and this summer, the club signed a multiyear contract.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rookie center back Heather Gilchrist made her NWSL debut for Bay, which signed her to a three-year deal in December after her collegiate career ended with a national championship win over Stanford.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sign
Noun
  • Ogbonnaya and Morimoto have long been critical darlings, the former getting a 2020 Chicagoan of the Year nod in this paper.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Given the numbers standing, Clacton residents will be presented with a ballot paper that is around 3 feet long (around 1 meter).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of paper
Noun
  • In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In June, the defense argued that Murdaugh couldn’t get an impartial trial in the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Colleton County, partly because of heavy case publicity.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of publicity
Noun
  • The editorial claimed that the COVID-19 virus was from animals, as Fauci claimed, not from a lab in China.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The editorial is right that market monitor Joe Bowring told RTO Insider that the state’s 2021 clean energy law played a role in Illinois’ price.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of editorial
Noun
  • Here's a column from a writer who worked for years in the supermarket industry after earning a degree in nutrition.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This is part of a series of columns about young people and the economy.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of column
Noun
  • Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • And over the rest of the week, speakers at the Black Hat security conference down the Strip provided their own testimonials about AI’s effectiveness in finding software vulnerabilities.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • One member's testimonial, which Leberecht returns to often, captures it.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimonial
Noun
  • This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of article

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