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as in to pen
to compose and set down on paper the words of
he scribbled a quick note to his wife and taped it to the front door
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as in scrawl
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Recent Examples of scribble
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
With all meetings relegated to Zoom, D’Amaro would cover his name tag with masking tape and scribble his emotional state with a blue pen.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 June 2025
But like many aspiring authors shy about their talent, Agathe only scribbles in her spare time and refuses to let anyone read her work.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Verb
That means no reporters scribbling down who’s canoodling with whom at the bar.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
With all meetings relegated to Zoom, D’Amaro would cover his name tag with masking tape and scribble his emotional state with a blue pen.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
And the journals next to our beds are filled with scribbles.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 June 2025
But like many aspiring authors shy about their talent, Agathe only scribbles in her spare time and refuses to let anyone read her work.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scribble
Verb
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Seferlis is from Kensington, Maryland, and appeared to write the letters as a response to the war in Gaza, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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More than 40 businesses, nonprofits and community organizations, including some led by kids, have come together to write a policy playbook for Colorado's next governor.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While most of the other categories honor actual work accomplished — an actor who has given a performance, an editor who has cut scenes together, a writer who has penned a script — this new award seeks to honor those who make suggestions.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Raised in Mississippi, hit songwriter Paul Overstreet has penned modern country classics for numerous Country Music Hall of Fame members, as well embarking on a successful recording career of his own.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hand lettering, a more relaxed form of calligraphy, is a simple skill to make your handwritten scrawl appear prettier on paper.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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One arrived at her home with the familiar scrawl.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After going down two goals, the Galaxy scratched back on an 82nd-minute goal by Marco Reus.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 23-year-old middle infielder was due to start at second base but was scratched with left knee soreness.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Scribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribble. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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