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
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
After all, the entire write-up about Jersey Mike’s consisted of quotes from a Subreddit discussion.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 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 contest got a full write-up in the New York Times.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
After all, the entire write-up about Jersey Mike’s consisted of quotes from a Subreddit discussion.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 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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Inés, the nine-year-old Chilean protagonist of The Meltdown (El Deshielo), the sophomore feature of actress-turned-writer/director Manuela Martelli (God Will Not Help, The Future), is about to find out the hard way how that concept applies to hidden truths and family trauma.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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This feature can recommend actions and surface information based on context like messages and emails.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In 1944, Warren had published this story—that is, the story of Mastern’s life and Burden’s inability to write about it—as a short story in Partisan Review.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Trooper Brett Cook also fired one round at Williams, Prescott wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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More than a decade ago, Isaiah Rashad received a two-word review that has followed him ever since.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city filed a lawsuit saying the federal government failed to perform required reviews of how the project would affect the health and safety of residents and the environment.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Because his stance on climate change conflicts with overwhelming scientific consensus, the president has removed climate information from federal websites, approved scientifically unsound reports that favor fossil fuels, and gutted key scientific agencies and boards.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The report argued that US export controls have slowed China’s ability to scale frontier AI development.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice, among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The first author of the paper about the Spanish cluster, Vicente Descalzo, told STAT that after the articles were posted on the journal’s website, a doctor in Berlin contacted him to report that cases were being seen there as well.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Verb
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If something doesn’t feel right, speak up.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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New parents often hesitate to communicate their evolving needs at work, but Lauren Smith Brody emphasizes that speaking up about flexible arrangements can enhance not only their own work-life balance but also benefit colleagues and overall company performance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write-up. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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