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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
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Broadening Access To Care Some AI scribes now offer multilingual capabilities, and broader language support is on the horizon.
—Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Writing and agriculture were so closely intertwined that the Sumerian goddess of grain, Nisaba, eventually also became the goddess of writing and patron of scribes.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
And our senior writers are basically the 1999 Rams offense of football scribes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
These tools, which are often called AI scribes, are able to draft clinical notes in real time as doctors consensually record their visits with patients.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Singer — and by association, Gray — were brought on in the middle of the writing process, with two scribes penning drafts before and after the American Hustle writer submitted his own.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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The Writers Guild is reminding members that writing for verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifetime to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement (MBA).
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Broadening Access To Care Some AI scribes now offer multilingual capabilities, and broader language support is on the horizon.
—Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Writing and agriculture were so closely intertwined that the Sumerian goddess of grain, Nisaba, eventually also became the goddess of writing and patron of scribes.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
And our senior writers are basically the 1999 Rams offense of football scribes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
These tools, which are often called AI scribes, are able to draft clinical notes in real time as doctors consensually record their visits with patients.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Singer — and by association, Gray — were brought on in the middle of the writing process, with two scribes penning drafts before and after the American Hustle writer submitted his own.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scribes
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Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The next election for county officers, which includes roles like sheriffs, county clerks, county attorneys and coroners, is scheduled for November 2026.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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A number of Gilmore Girls producers and writers also attended the ceremony.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement For the next several years, activists knocked on the doors of sharecroppers and drove folks to county registrars’ offices, often facing denials or delays, arrests, and violence.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Traditional registrars also face disintermediation threats and may resist integration efforts that could reduce their control over lucrative renewal fees.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Prone to thermal shock and scratches easily.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her filing was backed by 18 former Federal Reserve officials, Treasury secretaries and other top economic officials who served under presidents from both parties.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other secretaries of state — both Democrats and Republicans — have also asked them these questions.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Scribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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