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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The Dodgers signed closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69-million contract in the offseason — inking a closer to a multi-year deal for the second straight year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 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
But Nebius Group has been making waves too, inking deals with Meta and Microsoft in recent months worth tens of billions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Canada had hoped to become a global EV production powerhouse, inking massive government-backed deals with leading automakers like Honda and Germany's Volkswagen -- but those ambitions are fraying.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“I’ll be a sorceress,” Annie said, inking a star into her palm.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
