pencil (in)

verb

Definition of pencil (in)next
as in to author

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  1. author
  2. pen
  3. sign on
  4. scribble
Verb
  • Educational technology products built on generative AI often make unsupported claims of improving young students' learning and critical thinking skills, according to an APA report co-authored by Barnes that published on Thursday.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • His legislative record includes co-authoring a statewide rent stabilization law, the strongest renter protection bill in decades.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of author
Verb
  • Casting is by Obsession‘s Skyler Zurn, with Mescudi also penning the film’s score.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor had penned the initials NY and DC onto his wristband, for the cities directly hit by the hatred.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of pen
Verb
  • There are other contingencies built into the BC restructuring arrangement, according to the filings, including a 3% break fee and the aforementioned contingency on LIV getting enough players to sign on.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The city has also installed a small sign on the street warning drivers about the issue.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sign on
Verb
  • Barratt plays Tom Riddle, a former Hogwarts student who meets Harry in the form of a mysterious voice magically scribbling messages through an enchanted notebook.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Looney Tunes reference scribbled in the geographic direction of Hollywood.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of scribble
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“Pencil (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pencil%20%28in%29. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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