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as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over
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as in wrote
to compose and set down on paper the words of
though relatively unknown at the time of his death, the composer had penned some of the most memorable show tunes of his era
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Recent Examples of penned
Ryan Brennan
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael McGrale also co-penned.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script, with Scott and Michael Pruss producing for Scott Free.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Its soccer federation president, Gilbert Martina, recently penned the book, ‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Nation’, about his efforts to be a calming force in the face of coaching upheaval and criticism from both inside and outside of Curacao.
—Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
This past Mother's Day, the former Bachelor winner penned a sweet tribute to her dad's girlfriend on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Two years after their wedding, Hart penned a heartfelt tribute in celebration of their second anniversary and shared a photo of the two on Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
In the writers’ room, Hart was often writing two or three songs at a time and penned a couple dozen songs in total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a profile that longtime friend Michael Wilbon penned for The Washington Post ahead of the game, Fitzgerald recalled his son asking him about retirement.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The current menu, dubbed The Manifesto of Nonsense, is a reference to the 1930s Italian Futurists who penned The Manifesto of Futurism, which advocated breaking with tradition.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Writer and vocalist Linda Perry was later inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and penned hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Adele.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael McGrale also co-penned.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The original, penned by Robin Schiff and directed by David Mirkin, cast Sorvino and Kudrow as Romy and Michele, two inseparable airheads who hit the road to attend their 10th high school reunion with a plan to lie about their successful careers to impress their classmates.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script, with Scott and Michael Pruss producing for Scott Free.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Its soccer federation president, Gilbert Martina, recently penned the book, ‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Nation’, about his efforts to be a calming force in the face of coaching upheaval and criticism from both inside and outside of Curacao.
—Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
This past Mother's Day, the former Bachelor winner penned a sweet tribute to her dad's girlfriend on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Two years after their wedding, Hart penned a heartfelt tribute in celebration of their second anniversary and shared a photo of the two on Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
In the writers’ room, Hart was often writing two or three songs at a time and penned a couple dozen songs in total.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a profile that longtime friend Michael Wilbon penned for The Washington Post ahead of the game, Fitzgerald recalled his son asking him about retirement.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The current menu, dubbed The Manifesto of Nonsense, is a reference to the 1930s Italian Futurists who penned The Manifesto of Futurism, which advocated breaking with tradition.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penned
Adjective
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Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Dietzen wrote, tagging the lineup alongside a casual photo of the actor and Perrette smiling.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Slater wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play Marcel on the Train earlier this year and was nominated for a Drama League award.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Mancini, 34, agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February, a deal that included an invitation to major league spring training.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This undated microscope image from USC via the NIH shows pancreatic cancer cells, nuclei in blue, growing as a sphere encased in membranes, red.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Sitting in the dark press junket room surrounded by cameras and television screens, the brothers Wayans bounce jokes off each other and finish each other’s sentences like identical twins.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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The current patio is surrounded by plants and trees too.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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“Penned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penned. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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