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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
Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, revisit Megan Molteni’s write-up of KJ’s adorable appearance at the STAT Summit in the fall (crying coded).
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Adrian Kuenzler, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The Oakland location closed after a death in the family and an impending plan to sell the building, reported SFGATE, which was first to write up the news.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has created an online portal for community members to upload photos, videos and write-ups of incidents that may involve unlawful activity by federal immigration agents.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, revisit Megan Molteni’s write-up of KJ’s adorable appearance at the STAT Summit in the fall (crying coded).
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
What much of this debate has overlooked, however, is that today, AI large language models are increasingly used to write up news summaries, headlines and content that catch your attention long before traditional content moderation mechanisms can step in.
—Adrian Kuenzler, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The Oakland location closed after a death in the family and an impending plan to sell the building, reported SFGATE, which was first to write up the news.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-up
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Food delivery worker Idiou Barry on Tuesday demonstrated the battery-charging feature.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As currently written, the bill would also formally declare the state’s ultimate goal to be restoration of the animals, once so ubiquitous that they are enshrined in the state’s flag.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The email chain included a copy of that draft letter, which was written by Kozakiewicz but never sent.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every gold review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of gold products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over in the customer review section, shoppers are praising the pants’ breathability and flattering fit.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But, if the company describes its product as an immunity booster, the agency’s authority is less clear.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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If the injury report didn’t say it, the first half did.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though tensions might not be as high as media reports suggested, not all is peachy between Rome and Washington.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lively emphasized her intention to continue speaking out, framing the situation as part of a broader effort to challenge systems that silence individuals who come forward with similar misconduct allegations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some traditional allies speak out As the war enters its sixth week, that reality is becoming more apparent.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the email, sent to Lucas, Lucas’ chief of staff, then-City Manager Brian Platt and a city spokesperson, Kozakiewicz included a copy of the audit, which reviewed 65 articles and opinion pieces published from June to November 2024.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mike Blake | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Guillen never spoke up to correct him.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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And it often won’t be directed at celebrities or those who may able to speak up.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write-up. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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