penciling

noun

pen·cil·ing ˈpen(t)-s(ə-)liŋ

variants or pencilling

Synonyms of penciling next

: the work of the pencil or brush

also : a product of this

Examples of penciling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Fed officials projected in December that rates would rise to a peak of 5 to 5.25 percent, with a few penciling in a slightly higher 5.25 to 5.5 percent. —

Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2023 The contest versus the Commodores is the only game where the Wildcats should feel safe penciling in a victory. —

Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2022 The upbeat data have helped the Federal Reserve justify raising short-term interest rates three times this year and penciling in another quarter-percentage point increase by the end of the year. —

Akane Otani, WSJ, 3 Oct. 2018 Learn about every aspect of production, including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering, editing, and more, with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. —

Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 July 2018