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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pencil (in)
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Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
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And in the process, his feel for his pitcher in the moment helped to author what became the latest flourish in what has been a memorable October.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Shoukath and Fatima shot the first season, Aziz penned a touching tribute to them on Tumblr.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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With a background in sitcoms, plenty of experience on the live stage and a knack for penning punchy song lyrics, Carpenter is primed to let her comedic side shine Saturday night.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2025
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Did that inspired Elaine Hendrix, who famously starred as Meredith Blake, to sign on as a producer?—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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So why did Fox sign on to Teen Wolf in the first place?—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Simon managed to keep scribbling on his yellow legal pad but his handwriting, illegible on a good day, quickly deteriorated into nothing more than chicken scratch.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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People drift between venues, carrying tote bags, scribbling in notebooks, waiting in line for coffee or drinks.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pencil (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pencil%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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