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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
Jordan himself wrote a forward, which is followed by essays for the introduction and each section.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The screenplay was written by Kevin Sheridan, with revisions by Landesman.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register’s weekly, The Coastal Current North.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
This story was written by Andy Rose in Atlanta with reporting from Bill Kirkos in Chicago and Josh Campbell in Los Angeles.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The screenplay was written by Kevin Sheridan, with revisions by Landesman.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register’s weekly, The Coastal Current North.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
This story was written by Andy Rose in Atlanta with reporting from Bill Kirkos in Chicago and Josh Campbell in Los Angeles.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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After Shoukath and Fatima shot the first season, Aziz penned a touching tribute to them on Tumblr.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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With a background in sitcoms, plenty of experience on the live stage and a knack for penning punchy song lyrics, Carpenter is primed to let her comedic side shine Saturday night.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2025
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He’s been highly regarded inside the organization for his ability to relate to players, effectively communicate expectations and disseminate analytical data in digestible ways.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Having innate gifts doesn't always translate into understanding the underlying mechanics behind them, not to mention being able to communicate that understanding in a digestible way.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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And in the process, his feel for his pitcher in the moment helped to author what became the latest flourish in what has been a memorable October.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The end of the growing season corresponds with the end of the mowing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers entered the weekend with an opening on their 53-man roster, so only one corresponding move was needed to activate Corbett and Coker together.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Its mid-rise Harlow jeans are composed of a cotton and elastane blend, with a powder-blue hue and strategic hints of distressing down the leg.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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This entire combo feels so effortless yet composed, the kind of outfit that looks intentional even after a red-eye.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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In response to the Times report, the DHS posted a screenshot of the story to X, and said the USCG had bought government planes for its staffers, not for just Noem.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are accounts with millions of followers and a flock of smaller hobbyists, all posting near-interchangeable updates on what’s for sale.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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