write out

verb

wrote out; written out; writing out; writes out

transitive verb

: to write especially in a full and complete form

Examples of write out in a Sentence

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In front of the camera, Kelli Giddish rejoined after being written out in Season 24. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 June 2026 England’s interim head coach for the second half of 2024 is practically written out of the new four-part BBC adaptation of James Graham’s play Dear England. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026 He was written out of an episode after not showing up to set and returned for the show to wrap up shortly thereafter. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital that the royals appear far more concerned with putting an empty home to good use than sending a pointed message that Harry and Meghan have been written out for good. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for write out

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of write out was in the 15th century

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“Write out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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