Definition of letterednext

lettered

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verb

past tense of letter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lettered
Adjective
Others questioned the new emphasis on lettered exits, arguing that street names and intersections can be more useful for tourists and occasional riders. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The divisions are lettered from Alpha through Lima; some are smaller, some a little bigger, depending on how challenging the search areas are, McQuarrie told CNN. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lettered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettered
Adjective
  • For a growing list of health-literate celebrities, the answer was no until chronic irritation forced an eye exam.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Highly literate working men and women were almost always in the vanguard of campaigns for social and democratic change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To appease the public, Tribune editors printed two Annie strips — plus a front-page apology.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Israelis voting on Tuesday will encounter a smorgasbord of ballot slips printed with the initials and names of no less than 36 parties in the election.
    — Lia Lapidot Aaron Boxerman and Lia Lapidot, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Of course Charles would be suspicious of this pretty, educated girl who shows up out of nowhere, refuses to share what brought her here, and has clearly ensnared Adam.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Right now, many jobs are booming due to AI, while preliminary studies on the impact of AI on jobs and wages remain educated guess work, as their own authors caution.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Duchess of Sussex, 45, penned a note that appeared in the 2026 holiday catalog for her lifestyle brand, As ever.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine in more than 10 Marvel films, penned a tribute on Instagram.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the 5th Circuit.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the Fifth Circuit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Aranda inked a contract extension in 2022 that ran through the end of the 2029 season.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • When these deals were first inked, an explicit goal for these companies was to reach parents who didn’t allow their kids to watch YouTube.
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Khalilzad on Friday wrote on X that there had been reports of Pakistan arming Afghans to fight the Taliban inside Afghanistan and of the Pakistani military recruiting Afghans to fight anti-Pakistan insurgents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Inspiring others In 1981, Runner’s World magazine published an article that Godby wrote about his 1978 run.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The name of each perfumer crafting every fragrance for the brand is inscribed on the fragrance bottles.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Fittingly, LeBron and Savannah also keep their kids with them when driving in their LeBron James Edition Mercedes-Maybach S 680 car, which has the birthdates of Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri inscribed inside.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Lettered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lettered. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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