as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
earned six years in a federal pen
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as in writer
a person who creates a written work
Alexander Hamilton is reckoned to be the pseudonymous pen behind two thirds of the Federalist Papers
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over
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as in to write
to compose and set down on paper the words of
though relatively unknown at the time of his death, the composer had penned some of the most memorable show tunes of his era
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Children who have an allergy that could cause anaphylaxis symptoms such throat swelling and other severe reactions have long had to carry an epinephrine injectable pen with them or have one stored at school.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
The show was penned by longtime Mime Troupe member Michael Gene Sullivan and Marie Cartier, with music and lyrics by Daniel Savio.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Other smart bulk buys include hand sanitizing wipes, Tide pens, Advil packets, and more.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Children who have an allergy that could cause anaphylaxis symptoms such throat swelling and other severe reactions have long had to carry an epinephrine injectable pen with them or have one stored at school.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Koepp co-wrote the beloved 1993 first film (based on Michael Crichton’s bestseller) and penned its sequel, 1997’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
The show was penned by longtime Mime Troupe member Michael Gene Sullivan and Marie Cartier, with music and lyrics by Daniel Savio.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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“Pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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