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
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.
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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
Kentucky, under coach John Calipari, spent the previous decade authoring a run of conference dominance that has, literally, only been matched one other time … by Kentucky.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The senators have become frequent partners on Capitol Hill in authoring legislation to regulate AI.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Even after authoring the team’s first 1,000-yard receiving season since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Diggs is simply not worth that type of hit on their books.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The lawmakers authoring these bills have both said the goal is to incentivize students to improve literacy.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
He’s best known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, an open letter published two months prior to Covid-19 vaccines being available that opposed certain Covid-19 mitigations.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Kentucky, under coach John Calipari, spent the previous decade authoring a run of conference dominance that has, literally, only been matched one other time … by Kentucky.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The senators have become frequent partners on Capitol Hill in authoring legislation to regulate AI.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Even after authoring the team’s first 1,000-yard receiving season since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Diggs is simply not worth that type of hit on their books.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The lawmakers authoring these bills have both said the goal is to incentivize students to improve literacy.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
He’s best known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, an open letter published two months prior to Covid-19 vaccines being available that opposed certain Covid-19 mitigations.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authoring
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Alex Brandon-Pool | Getty Images News Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lina is writing a book using the technique; Lyons told me it will likely be published this summer.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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While speaking to Chronogram in 2007, lyricist Dave Frishberg recalled penning the song.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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New Line has taken stabs at developing a sequel with Heisserer and Chris Borrelli penning scripts over the years.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Authoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authoring. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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