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as in to pen
to compose and set down on paper the words of
a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand
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as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
The Roommate, written by Jen Silverman and directed by Jack O’Brien, played at Broadway’s Booth Theatre from September 12, 2024 through December 15, 2024.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The candid scene has left viewers on TikTok in stitches, with hundreds writing about the dog's bold refusal to be helped.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The candid scene has left viewers on TikTok in stitches, with hundreds writing about the dog's bold refusal to be helped.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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Gavin O'Connor returns to direct, with Bill Dubuque penning the script.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Sandler and Herlihy wrote the screenplay for the sequel after having penned the original’s script.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Communication Style Traditional leaders communicate top down, often in a formal or somewhat guarded tone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The scale of the problem was communicated by the BFI’s AI in the Screen Sector: Perspectives and Paths Forward, which said more than 130,000 film and TV scripts have been used to train AI models.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The measure, authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) would close a loophole in existing law, which already requires interest payments on other escrowed funds.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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In a decision authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the Court ruled that Mexico's claims were barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 federal statute that largely shields gunmakers and sellers from liability when crimes are committed with their products.—
Dan Gooding
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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That corresponds to a timeline of its operations outlined by prosecutors in their charging document against Lopez and his four co-defendants.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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As posted by the Florida State Amateur Championship on Instagram.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Set a printing and posting budget and reach out to local representatives to explore options for your content to appear in the remnant ad space.—
Rita Soronen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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