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
Verb
  • In almost every constellation of friends, at least a few were swiping and typing despite a state policy requiring devices be switched off and stored in lockers during school hours.
    — Oscar Schwartz, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the decades since touchscreen keyboards became universal, plenty still mourn the sublime experience of typing on clacky BlackBerrys.
    — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of typing
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  • Many take care of everything from printing to framing, with perks like complimentary hanging hardware to sweeten the deal.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Especially given that most 3D-printing plastics soften at temperatures far below the combustion point of propane.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of printing
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  • The language of the legislation that passed the House calls for an immediate adoption of year-round daylight saving time by rewriting a federal law that sets time across the country.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • So far, Ford says, the commitment is to a set of principles for rewriting interconnection rules.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of rewriting

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“Typewriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typewriting. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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