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as in calligraphers
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
variations between the different manuscripts attest to the fallibility of the scribes who transmitted them
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as in clerks
an official whose job is to keep records
the scribe keeps the minutes of the club's meetings
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as in writers
a person who creates a written work
a book of dusty poems by some now-forgotten scribe
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Recent Examples of scribes
Windsor Johnston, NPR, 26 May 2026
Both scribes are repped by Verve, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, and McKuin, Frankel & Whitehead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 May 2026
But scribes alone aren’t enough.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Those called out by Che are not the only scribes who worked on the roast.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on The Idea of You, directs with Nick Antosca writing the script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Is there proof that AI scribes drive increased costs?
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
In one large analysis of AI scribes at The Permanente Medical Group, clinicians saved the equivalent of nearly 16,000 hours of documentation time in one year — roughly 1,800 workdays — and reported improved satisfaction and patient interactions.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 26 May 2026
Both scribes are repped by Verve, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, and McKuin, Frankel & Whitehead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 May 2026
But scribes alone aren’t enough.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Those called out by Che are not the only scribes who worked on the roast.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on The Idea of You, directs with Nick Antosca writing the script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Is there proof that AI scribes drive increased costs?
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Monks consulted existing manuscripts of the Tripitaka, which scribes copied onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scribes
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judge also agreed to apologize to six former clerks, give up any future opportunity to serve as chief judge and indefinitely refrain from serving on judicial conference committees.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The Indian Prairie Classified Association is made up of more than 600 staff members in the district, who serve as support staff — as teacher assistants, health aides, school secretaries, dean’s assistants, Library Media Center assistants, receptionists and copy clerks, according to IPCA’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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And, while confidence in PSG is high, two of our writers think Arsenal will do it.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Many of Japan’s leading writers, including Enchi Fumiko, Tawada Yōko, Itō Hiromi and Kakuta Mitsuyo, have produced translations of her works into modern Japanese, while others such as Kawakami Mieko have gone so far as to claim Ichiyō as their greatest influence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Paxton files a lawsuit against battleground states Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Intuit files notice for mass layoffs Intuit is cutting hundreds of employees across two states as the company filed notices for mass layoffs in California and Nevada, Jason Hidalgo reports.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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County registrars will now validate signatures from both ballot measures and report the results to Secretary of State Shirley Weber, whose office will ultimately rubber-stamp the proposals to appear on voters’ ballots.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But that just scratches the surface.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Because glass scratches easily, pressure matters here.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Electronic bugs are installed, secretaries listen in on every phone call and conversation, and rock 'n roll is banned in this cruel culture of absolute secrecy.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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That outcome appears unlikely as Newsom sent a letter to cabinet secretaries earlier this month, directing them to prepare for state employees to be in offices four days a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Scribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribes. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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