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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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as in to write

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Noun

Answer engines cite comparison pages, reviews and third-party write-ups from trusted local creators and journalists. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 In an otherwise positive write-up Bradshaw highlights one or two flaws, including the challenge of not being able to reveal their sources. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 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

Asian cinema accounts for 96 films, women directed 41, and 20 are official entries for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
After living in the City of Lights for more than a decade, the designer said he was drawn to its features, which informed his palette that runs from sky blues to Seine greens, via tones inspired by its typical stone buildings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Among those claims, more than 70% of homeowners with insurance were underinsured by an average of roughly 20%, Klein wrote.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Gibbons wrote that the exclusivity language in the CEA is more likely to represent an exclusion of courts’ jurisdiction than a prohibition on states’ power to make laws.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of write

Noun

With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Nick Harris offers a photo and video review of how the field looks.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Wiles showed Republicans the president's upcoming travel schedule, which attendees described as extensive and almost every day, all across the country.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The message described a company with €80 billion in annual revenue that was looking for a chief sustainability officer.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of describe

Noun

An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of report

Verb

The pope, who spoke out against the US war in Iran, also wants a more united Europe, a stronger European Union and stronger international cooperation.

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice spoke out following a situation involving her 20-year-old daughter Milania Giudice.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of speak out

Verb

But one of the few voices of reason, scientist Ganesh (Riz Ahmed, also one of the few performances allowed any nuance), speaks up to explain how that would set off a whole new chain of disasters, refusing to sugarcoat the awful truth for the public.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Thank you to everyone who spoke up, showed up, emailed, and voiced your feedback.

— Jordan Burrows, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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