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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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2025
Related Stories Reese was the first athlete signed for this new era of Reebok Basketball, as her initial deal was inked during her senior season of college at Louisiana State University.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Currently, the e-tattoo only works on hairless skin but there is work to try and make the device more accessible, combining it with ink that can work on hair and working to make the product useable at home.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Danny Strong, the Emmy-winning actor and screenwriter who appeared in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gilmore Girls, has reportedly inked a contract on Cohen’s former West Village penthouse later this month, per the New York Post.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2025
Related Stories Reese was the first athlete signed for this new era of Reebok Basketball, as her initial deal was inked during her senior season of college at Louisiana State University.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Noun
Stick to newspapers and avoid using magazines and advertising inserts with glossy inks, which may not be safe for food gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Currently, the e-tattoo only works on hairless skin but there is work to try and make the device more accessible, combining it with ink that can work on hair and working to make the product useable at home.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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The Dodgers also quietly signed Kyle Funkhouser to a minor-league deal, stashing another arm with big-league time just in case.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Jones signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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That's kinda what the economists do in this paper, statistically speaking.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Store insurance policies, photos of your home and its contents and other important papers in a safe place, in electronic files and/or share copies with family members.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The layoffs impact teams in film and TV marketing, TV publicity and casting and development.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Poarch received national publicity for connecting on the tournament-winning goal and an opportunity to play for the indoor Baltimore Blast in the Major Arena Soccer League.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Some Republicans are inclined to agree with a Wall Street Journal editorial arguing that the proposal can succeed — if other countries back off a global tax framework and avoid retaliatory taxes.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Riffing on vintage fashion editorials, the images are loosely inspired by the work of Henry Clarke, marking the final chapter of a trilogy dedicated to legendary photographers the brand launched last year.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Social media may help create a lasting nickname that is more on the money than those that were coined by political foes, or from the editorial column of any paper of record.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Broken flower stems and shorn columns symbolize early death.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Related Stories One of Britain’s most prominent actors, Thompson is being praised by Locarno for a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans both television and film and ranges from independent features to major blockbusters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Business website main pages usually feature product descriptions, valuable data, figures, testimonials, etc.—
Andrey Insarov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Without knowing why the foundation paid her, Faulk’s video casts some doubt over her motive for providing a testimonial, said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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After that initial article, three more women came forward alleging Jiang had also assaulted them during massages.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Related article Trump was just asked about the ‘TACO trade’ for the first time.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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