as in enclosed
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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 May 2026
In addition to his work on screen, Attenborough has penned several books, held many positions advocating for wildlife protection, and received numerous awards, including, most recently, the UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The project is penned by Robin Conly and Jen Parker, with Conly also producing.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Kessler was a longtime member of Thousand Oaks’ Temple Etz Chaim and an advocate for liberal causes who often penned his opinions in letters to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sardinian author Erre Push penned a graphic novel titled Fàula Birdi about a protagonist who resisted an imposition from outsiders.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
In June, Marc Jacobs Beauty will make its debut in the makeup category, while other major launches penned for 2027 remain under wraps.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Christopher Serrone, who portrayed the younger version of Henry in the Oscar-winning film, penned a tribute on Instagram in honor of Starr on Saturday.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 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
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Simon McQuoid returns as director, and Jeremy Slater penned the script.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 May 2026
In addition to his work on screen, Attenborough has penned several books, held many positions advocating for wildlife protection, and received numerous awards, including, most recently, the UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The project is penned by Robin Conly and Jen Parker, with Conly also producing.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Kessler was a longtime member of Thousand Oaks’ Temple Etz Chaim and an advocate for liberal causes who often penned his opinions in letters to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sardinian author Erre Push penned a graphic novel titled Fàula Birdi about a protagonist who resisted an imposition from outsiders.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
In June, Marc Jacobs Beauty will make its debut in the makeup category, while other major launches penned for 2027 remain under wraps.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Christopher Serrone, who portrayed the younger version of Henry in the Oscar-winning film, penned a tribute on Instagram in honor of Starr on Saturday.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penned
Adjective
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The structure is semi-enclosed, but allows for lots of ventilation.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Penned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penned. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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