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noun

Definition of write-up

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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verb

as in to write

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Noun

Critical response was mixed with even the positive write-ups criticizing Beck for giving in to his most emotionally empty impulses. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s transportation reporter, Sara Gregory, did a wonderful write-up of this feat, which drew aplomb and attention from MARTA itself. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

They are accused of not even staging phony robberies, but merely writing up police reports for non-existent robberies. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026 The incident was investigated by the police and written up in the paper as a burglary. — Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write-up

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Noun

Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The car has a gorgeous flowing design, but as with other supercars in the seven-figure segment, a head-turning exterior is far from its most breathtaking feature.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

The title track is written from the perspective of the DJ Fagen envisioned, the sage who schooled his younger self on what mattered, though this character is more of a Shepherd type.

— Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Getting more aggressive at writing new policies always tends to put pressure on an auto insurer's bottom line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of write

Noun

An 87th-minute apparent own goal for the Revolution was overturned after video review, with referee Sergii Boiko ruling Luca Langoni offside on the play.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Without a review of the actual mailpieces involved, the Postal Service is unable to comment further.

— Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Woodward described the initiative as part of the DOJ’s broader public safety mission.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Advertisement Article continues below this ad The report describes what sellers are asking for homes currently listed, not the prices that buyers are ultimately paying at close.

— Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of describe

Noun

According to reports in the British media, Harry and Meghan will deliver a joint speech on the issue—which has long been a focus of the couple’s advocacy—before participating in a discussion with international activists.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
This latest offering brings together three critical report tools in one assessment which will measure a facility’s environmental impact across key considerations such as energy and water while also tracking its reduction targets.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of report

Verb

Javits, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, was remembered fondly Monday when his fellow students staged a walkout and spoke out about bullying and gun violence.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Jan Barry, a co-founder of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, has made the point that there are now established pathways for antiwar veterans to speak out and that no similar tradition exists for dissenters within law enforcement.

— Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

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