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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
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
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
David Schwimmer, the actor known for his role as Ross Geller, penned a touching tribute.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026
As Spielberg explained to Ain't It Cool in 2011, Shaw helped shape and trim it down after a few drafts of the speech were penned by writer Howard Sackler and filmmaker John Milius.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Some, penned by the same hand, arrived regularly.
—Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Robert O’Hara directs the revival of the 1984 Tony-winning musical penned by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman and now starring Porter opposite Wayne Brady, playing Georges.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
In 1826, ibn Sori penned what was actually Quranic verses from memory.
—Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Antônio Carlos Jobim had already penned most of the songs that define his legacy as the father of bossa nova when Elis Regina showed up at his door in February 1974, three-year-old son in tow, to record Elis & Tom.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
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
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
David Schwimmer, the actor known for his role as Ross Geller, penned a touching tribute.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026
As Spielberg explained to Ain't It Cool in 2011, Shaw helped shape and trim it down after a few drafts of the speech were penned by writer Howard Sackler and filmmaker John Milius.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Some, penned by the same hand, arrived regularly.
—Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Robert O’Hara directs the revival of the 1984 Tony-winning musical penned by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman and now starring Porter opposite Wayne Brady, playing Georges.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
In 1826, ibn Sori penned what was actually Quranic verses from memory.
—Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Antônio Carlos Jobim had already penned most of the songs that define his legacy as the father of bossa nova when Elis Regina showed up at his door in February 1974, three-year-old son in tow, to record Elis & Tom.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penned
Adjective
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This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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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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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Foxborough, a town of around 18,000 residents, is about 45 minutes outside of Boston and has housed the Patriots since 1971.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Waititi wrote the screenplay with Dahvi Waller, based on Ishiguro’s novel, which published in March 2021.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Deborah Frances-White wrote the screenplay.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 June 2026
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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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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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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,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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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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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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“Penned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penned. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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