Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penciled (in)
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 June 2026 -
The supermodel penned a sweet tribute to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor while sharing a glimpse of their life together.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Over 21,000 names per year from every state in the union are scrawled inside the visitors book at Boise State’s Hall of Fame, all to step beyond those glass doors and to stand right on the edge of a blue field that’s become a one-of-a-kind symbol in sports over the past four decades.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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The superintendent says last week, a phrase supporting Hitler was scrawled in an eighth-grade bathroom.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion for the court.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Last year, veteran left-hander and former Red Sox All-Star Drew Pomeranz authored one of baseball’s most unlikely comeback stories.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As usual, McCartney scribbled all over the blueprint.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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With his contribution, Scott’s Cactus Jack logo replaced the Spotify sponsor at the center of the shirt, appearing in a rough handwritten script alongside his signature scribbled face motif, both printed in Barcelona’s iconic gold, similar to the chest.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Penciled (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penciled%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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