typewriting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of typewritingnext
as in type

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verb

present participle of typewrite
as in typing

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Recent Examples of typewriting
Noun
Contests in commercial work will be conducted at the high school April 12, in beginning typewriting, advance typewriting and shorthand for schools in this district. — Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 That's clearly not going to happen, though, because Jughead's not leaving Betty or his typewriting spot at Pop's. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 16 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typewriting
  1. typing
  2. printing
  3. rewriting
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  • Customers are no longer only typing short keywords into Google and choosing from a list of links.
    — Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In addition to typing his messages, Anthony also audio chats with the AI bot.
    — Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Definition of typing
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  • Their success reflects broader trends in the 3D-printing industry.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • However, despite the milestone, scientists are still a long way from printing fully functional replacement organs in orbit.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of printing
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  • Facing unpredictable tariffs, fleet disruptions, and intense competition, the company is entering a new era of reglobalization, where automated belt systems, edge robotics, and new trade patterns are rewriting the rules of global supply chains.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Let’s commit to pausing tearing each other down before ripping up and rewriting our stories and objects.
    — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026
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