ink
noun
a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.
inking
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present participleof ink.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Díaz was the high-profile free agent the Dodgers signed to lock down the ninth inning for the next three seasons, inking him to a $69-million deal to do it, a record for relievers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
American companies are acquiring producers outside the U.S. or inking deals to buy their materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
There were no actual tattoos on offer, given inking one requires time and space, but visitors could get stickers by artists for free.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
AST SpaceMobile has made some progress on that front, inking deals with dozens of mobile network operators and successfully launching seven satellites to orbit.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Quickly he grabbed a pen and began inking over the words.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
