Thesaurus results for PENCIL (IN)

pencil (in)

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Definition of pencil (in)

as in to author

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For one, despite fears that younger generations of collectors are not as active as older generations, the survey of 3,100 high-net-worth collectors, authored by economist Clare McAndrew, found that Gen Z spent the most on average in 2025 and 2026.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Pan also cited authoring state legislation that repealed a food‑glove regulation as an example that will adjust to bad rules and help small businesses.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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Nina Raine and Moses Raine, previously best known as playwrights, penned the scripts, making their debut as a TV writing duo.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Paszkowski penned the distinctive exterior, incorporating layered decks as a nod to Japanese pavilion architecture and a sleek, angular superstructure inspired by a katana.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

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Many ticketholders and onlookers have been left wondering who, if anyone, will sign on to sing alongside Sheeran for the rest of his tour, concluding December 11 in Mexico City.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Now, United Airlines is trying to take advantage of the war of words by offering an elite status match to Delta customers who want to try Starlink Wi-Fi, which has become an industry standard as more airlines sign on.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sign on

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An urge strong enough to pull me away from the kitchen, grab my computer, and steal a table outside to scribble out my thoughts.

— Samantha Rees, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
The gesture sets off a chain reaction, as a parade of strangers begins scribbling their own complaints, anxieties and grudges across the same tiles.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

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