Synonyms of penned

penned 1 of 3

adjective

as in enclosed

Related Words

• enclosed
• caged
• imprisoned
• chained
• bolted
• caught
• anchored
• tied
• confined
• immured
• leashed
• bound
• restrained
• fettered
• fastened
• shackled
• manacled
• kidnapped
• unfree

Dissimilar Words

• free
• loose
• escaped
• unrestrained
• unbound
• unconfined
• unleashed
• footloose
• unfettered
• unchained
• uncaged

penned

2 of 3

verb (1)

past tense of pen

as in housed

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• housed
• included
• enclosed
• encased
• surrounded
• confined
• caged
• enveloped
• corralled
• hedged
• contained
• hemmed (in)
• closeted
• fenced (in)
• immured
• walled (in)
• boxed (in)
• cooped (up)
• encaged
• bounded
• restricted
• encompassed
• limited
• mewed (up)
• encapsulated
• circumscribed
• encircled
• ringed
• framed
• enfolded
• cocooned
• armored
• encysted
• enframed
• enlaced
• encapsuled
• ensheathed
• enwombed
• ensphered

penned

3 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of pen

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrote
• authored
• composed
• scribbled
• recorded
• crafted
• printed
• scratched (out)
• typed
• formulated
• signed
• drafted
• rewrote
• prepared
• revised
• redrafted
• transcribed
• lettered
• recast
• framed
• cast
• drew up
• worded
• phrased
• autographed
• couched
• expressed
• penciled (in)
• typewrote
• registered
• put
• took down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penned

Adjective

According to the outlets, the complaint alleges Kristin Wert was struck from behind, thrown into the air and trampled after Party Bus escaped the penned area. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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

Marsh, who penned several works about Springsteen, also published texts on the Who, Sly & the Family Stone, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Black Sabbath. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Tim Federle is directing from a script by Robin Schiff, who penned the original 1997 film. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

After Culkin penned a sweet message to Song on Instagram at the time, the actress responded by posting a cute Polaroid-style snap of the couple sharing a kiss on her own Instagram page. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Fellow Challenge contestant and Big Brother player Paulie Calafiore, who appeared in Duckworth’s August post, penned a tribute on Instagram, resharing photos from the fan event. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

One unusual thing about the Dead is that the bulk of their oeuvre was penned by non-performing songwriters, chiefly Robert Hunter, who collaborated mainly with Jerry Garcia. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

The two lawmakers have intensely criticized Fauci over the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic for years, with Paul recently releasing diary entries penned by Fauci during the height of the pandemic. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

In writing an op-ed for Deadline on Monday, the Democratic attorney general is countering a New York Times guest essay penned by Paramount CEO David Ellison last week. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026

Tom Wopat, who starred on CBS’ beloved action-adventure-comedy series as Luke Duke, penned his own touching tribute to his old costar. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026