as in feature
a written description or review of something
There's a write-up of the restaurant in the paper.
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Recent Examples of write-up
Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2025
These write-ups can add up and can lead to an actual firing under police union rules.
—Peter Mancina, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
On that date, the three-person independent panel were sequestered away to write up their decision.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Even tourists loved the place—the boutique had a write-up on the official NYC Tourism website.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2025
These write-ups can add up and can lead to an actual firing under police union rules.
—Peter Mancina, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
Immediately before Austin’s June 26 hearing on the allegation regarding a comment during a training session, she was given another write up, this one for the workstation incident.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
On that date, the three-person independent panel were sequestered away to write up their decision.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-up
Noun
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Google, in particular, has some unique features working in its favor, Sosnick added.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The answer came when police found an online statement written by 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the car bomb blast.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The District 60 Board of Education got a close look at the review process and other financial issues during a meeting of the Operational Services Committee on Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan, ahead of making decisions later this month.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every travel insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of travel insurance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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While Indonesia is often described as one of Australia's most important neighbors, the relationship has seen periodic strains.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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One other suspect – described as an accomplice – was also detained, the Committee said.—
CNN's Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s goal to build a local defense industry is making progress but needs to overcome constraints on investment, talent, and technology, according to a report by think tank Azure Strategy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The debut model is expected to offer a driving range of about 248 miles (400 kilometres) on China’s standard test cycle, according to reports.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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My civic involvement is grounded in direct community engagement—showing up, volunteering, and speaking out—to ensure that citizens’ voices are heard and respected at every level of government.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our representatives need to speak out more forcefully to ensure that the people’s needs are heard and acted upon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recent articles in the news report Canada, Mexico, Central and South America arranging trading with countries who don't treat them as stepchildren.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors previously said Apple Daily had published up to 161 seditious articles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before the game, activists clandestinely distributed 15,000 of them to fans entering Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl, seeding grassroots support toward a performer who spoke up for Latinos and immigrants at the Grammy Awards last week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The good news is, like your friend, more people are speaking up about it than in the past.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write-up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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