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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
Kenny Lacy wrote a message to parents on his Facebook hours after it was revealed his son had died in the Houston area.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the posts spreading disinformation falsely claimed that they were written by Frisco Police Chief David Shilson and the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the posts spreading disinformation falsely claimed that they were written by Frisco Police Chief David Shilson and the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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In honor of the couple's eighth wedding anniversary, Lindsey penned a sweet post about his wife on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This past December, a nonprofit fencing organization, the Fair Fencing Organization, penned an open letter to USA Fencing Board Members urging the re-evaluation of its stance on several issues, including transgender inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In this sense, sound financial management behaviors are an essential protective factor: things like budgeting, tracking expenses, communicating about spending and working together toward financial goals.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Smith, an Arizona resident, also regularly communicates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bailey and Mason, among others, authored the NASA Twins Study, which followed identical twin astronauts, one of whom spent a year on the ISS and the other on Earth.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Outside of her entertainment career, Beauvais has authored children's books and been an advocate for racial equality in Hollywood.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cox and his team ensure each of their rentals (and their corresponding shower curtains) are clean and cared for.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lily Collins Shares Cute Family Selfie from First Beach Day with Baby Daughter Tove In the first photo, Collins posed in a pink knit sweater with white bunnies, an outfit corresponding with Tove's white bunny slippers.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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China’s Politburo, composed of high-level members of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, tends to lay out broad policy directives.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The photo offered a closer look at Meyer's bridal attire: an off-white minidress composed of a sheer top and a satin skirt.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The search giant posted earnings of $2.81 per share on $90.23 billion in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Read: Netanyahu doesn’t want the truth to come out Six hours after Bar’s document was released, Netanyahu posted a response on social media.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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