Synonyms of penning

penning 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of pen

as in enclosing

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enclosing
• housing
• including
• confining
• encasing
• surrounding
• caging
• corralling
• hedging
• closeting
• boxing (in)
• enveloping
• fencing (in)
• hemming (in)
• walling (in)
• containing
• restricting
• bounding
• encaging
• mewing (up)
• cooping (up)
• immuring
• limiting
• encompassing
• ringing
• circumscribing
• encircling
• encapsulating
• enfolding
• framing
• enframing
• cocooning
• enlacing
• armoring
• ensheathing
• encysting
• encapsuling
• ensphering
• enwombing

penning

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of pen

as in writing

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

• writing
• composing
• authoring
• scribbling
• scratching (out)
• recording
• formulating
• crafting
• rewriting
• typing
• preparing
• printing
• revising
• drafting
• signing
• transcribing
• recasting
• typewriting
• casting
• redrafting
• lettering
• drawing up
• framing
• putting
• registering
• wording
• expressing
• taking down
• autographing
• phrasing
• couching
• penciling (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penning

Verb

In addition to writing and acting on the series, Oddie wrote all the music including co-penning the show’s theme song. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is penning the screenplay. — Zack Sharf For Variety, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

In a series of posts, Hargitay gave Brunson his flowers, resharing several videos of performance in the game and penning a brief post, paying tribute to his talents. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 June 2026

Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Jared Hess, who directed last year’s film, is set to return to direct the video game adaptation and is penning the script with Chris Galletta, one of the original scribers. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026

Both have worked for the Adam Smith Center since penning the pieces. — Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026

Clapton, meanwhile, had secretly fallen for Boyd years earlier, which led to a complicated dynamic that would later become the stuff of rock legend, with Clapton even penning songs about her. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026