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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
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Emmy winner David West Read (Schitt's Creek) penned the show's book.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 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
The film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell, with a script penned by Will Soodik.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Alvarez joined the Rojiblancos from Manchester City in 2024, and penned a contract until 2030 when switching between the Premier League to La Liga.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The missive, penned in September of that year, was addressed to one of her school friends, Katherine Hanbury.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Mid-North Association, an organization aimed at preserving the historic character of the mid-north neighborhood in Lincoln Park, penned an open letter of opposition to Ald.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 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
Reveling in the moment, Hudson penned a heartfelt tribute to Ryder on Instagram to convey her love and admiration for the person he's become.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Emmy winner David West Read (Schitt's Creek) penned the show's book.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 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
The film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell, with a script penned by Will Soodik.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Alvarez joined the Rojiblancos from Manchester City in 2024, and penned a contract until 2030 when switching between the Premier League to La Liga.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The missive, penned in September of that year, was addressed to one of her school friends, Katherine Hanbury.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Mid-North Association, an organization aimed at preserving the historic character of the mid-north neighborhood in Lincoln Park, penned an open letter of opposition to Ald.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 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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In a letter to MGM’s board, Diller wrote that the deal would be funded by cash on hand, as well and debt and equity commitments.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Every major opinion poll showed the longtime Democratic politician near the bottom of the pack, my colleagues Dakota Smith and Nicole Nixon wrote.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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,
2 June 2026
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What does come to the fort is a bloating sickness that takes many of their young people, Brith’s brother included.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 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
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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And physically, there is no other venue like it, sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees, in a natural amphitheater that can host outdoor concerts for nearly eight months of the year.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In Scotland, we’re surrounded by it all the time.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Penned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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