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• present participle of pencil.

penciling

American  

[pen-suh-ling] / ˈpɛn sə lɪŋ /

noun

1. work or markings done with or as if with a pencil or brush, especially fine or delicate work done with a pencil or brush on a painting or drawing.

2. a drawing or sketch made with a pencil.

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Etymology

Origin of penciling

First recorded in 1700–10; pencil + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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penciling

Members of the wider policy committee signaled they aren’t afraid to raise interest rates to achieve that goal, penciling in at least one quarter-percentage-point hike by the end of 2026.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

“We’re not penciling in a recession or anything like that.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

Wall Street analysts are already penciling in strong earnings growth — not just for large-cap companies, but for small-cap firms as well, FactSet data showed.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 9, 2026

Though this list isn’t exhaustive by any means, and not all dates have been announced, there’s plenty to start penciling into your calendar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026

“Mom, double Is in Halloween,” Lori said, erasing Mom’s writing and penciling in the changes.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls