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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

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Example Sentences

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penciling

In June, the Fed’s “dot plot” forecast of interest rates showed a dramatic shift toward tightening, with nine officials penciling at least one rate hike this year and six penciling in more than one.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Now, he’s penciling in one rate hike this year.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

“We’ll see how it ends up penciling out in the end once we start to see some real results,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

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

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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