1
: a written account
especially
: a flattering article
2
: a deliberate increase in the book value of an asset (as to reflect the effect of inflation)
wrote up; written up; writing up; writes up
1
: to make a write-up of
2
: to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, revisit Megan Molteni’s write-up of KJ’s adorable appearance at the STAT Summit in the fall (crying coded).
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Their visit, of course, was written up in the local paper.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has created an online portal for community members to upload photos, videos and write-ups of incidents that may involve unlawful activity by federal immigration agents.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, revisit Megan Molteni’s write-up of KJ’s adorable appearance at the STAT Summit in the fall (crying coded).
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Nina was so fast and reliable that Thomas asked her to write up some short items on local arts and dining.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Their visit, of course, was written up in the local paper.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-up. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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