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present tense third-person singular of ink
as in signs
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

plural of ink

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Noun
  • The process usually begins with an investigation, followed by the introduction of articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Bollards – short, stout columns of metal or concrete used as street barriers – were being replaced on Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl in February.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Reading one of his columns, Avery had a question about the internet.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Steve Nash, Centennial Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Beth Heinrich, Colorado Springs Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Inks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inks. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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