as in writing
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of authoring
Thorsen’s work included co-authoring papers that found no link between autism and childhood vaccination -- science which, according to medical experts, still stands today.
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Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Connecting with readers of all ages is what most excites her about returning to authoring.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In addition to acting, Collins was also a novelist, authoring psychosexual thrillers Eye Contact and Double Exposure.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The lack of a county- or city-wide vote now should not absolve them from authoring a more transparent, detailed and community-first project.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Since joining Carlyle three years ago from his previous job as president and co-chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs, Schwartz has focused on authoring a strategic growth plan and overhauling the firm’s operating model and leadership structure.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
However, Diane Dimond, a seasoned investigative journalist who wrote numerous stories about the guardianship system nationwide before authoring a book on the subject, is highly qualified.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
Co-authoring this piece with me is Chelsea Clinton, who, through the Clinton Foundation, has joined my efforts to stand up for girls and prevent the abuse of minors.
—Fraidy Reiss, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Connecting with readers of all ages is what most excites her about returning to authoring.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In addition to acting, Collins was also a novelist, authoring psychosexual thrillers Eye Contact and Double Exposure.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The lack of a county- or city-wide vote now should not absolve them from authoring a more transparent, detailed and community-first project.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Since joining Carlyle three years ago from his previous job as president and co-chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs, Schwartz has focused on authoring a strategic growth plan and overhauling the firm’s operating model and leadership structure.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
However, Diane Dimond, a seasoned investigative journalist who wrote numerous stories about the guardianship system nationwide before authoring a book on the subject, is highly qualified.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
Co-authoring this piece with me is Chelsea Clinton, who, through the Clinton Foundation, has joined my efforts to stand up for girls and prevent the abuse of minors.
—Fraidy Reiss, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authoring
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Barker worked at Starbucks and spent every free moment writing and shooting.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Barca are 8/15 to score the night’s first goal, but writing Madrid off entirely in any Clasico is rarely advisable.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Ann Wilson has been penning poetry lately.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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“Authoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authoring. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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