as in wrote
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of authored
In 2024, Olli Loukola of the University of Finland co-authored a study demonstrating that bumblebees could cooperate to solve complex challenges.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Elizabeth Bik, an independent scientist and a former Stanford medical researcher who investigates and blogs full time about scientific integrity and research misconduct, posted on PubPeer questioning images in two different studies that Flores co-authored.
—Christopher O'Donnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Sandor Szabo, Sikiric’s longtime colleague, co-authored a 2017 paper that presents BPC-157 as a promising drug for the prevention and treatment of ulcers.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Since then, the latter has authored over 40 fantasy and science fiction works, including novels, graphic novels, young adult novels and short stories which have collectively sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The closest anyone has come in the last 30 years was Zack Greinke, who authored a 45 2/3-inning streak in 2015.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, is the chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and authored the law to establish the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
For decades, the Alamos authored one of the wildest Hollywood stories of that feverish and freewheeling time.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Elizabeth Bik, an independent scientist and a former Stanford medical researcher who investigates and blogs full time about scientific integrity and research misconduct, posted on PubPeer questioning images in two different studies that Flores co-authored.
—Christopher O'Donnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Sandor Szabo, Sikiric’s longtime colleague, co-authored a 2017 paper that presents BPC-157 as a promising drug for the prevention and treatment of ulcers.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Since then, the latter has authored over 40 fantasy and science fiction works, including novels, graphic novels, young adult novels and short stories which have collectively sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The closest anyone has come in the last 30 years was Zack Greinke, who authored a 45 2/3-inning streak in 2015.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, is the chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and authored the law to establish the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
For decades, the Alamos authored one of the wildest Hollywood stories of that feverish and freewheeling time.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authored
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In a letter to MGM’s board, Diller wrote that the deal would be funded by cash on hand, as well and debt and equity commitments.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Every major opinion poll showed the longtime Democratic politician near the bottom of the pack, my colleagues Dakota Smith and Nicole Nixon wrote.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Reveling in the moment, Hudson penned a heartfelt tribute to Ryder on Instagram to convey her love and admiration for the person he's become.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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“Authored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authored. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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