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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

Mobile service vehicles for the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office feature jumbo images of Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, a Republican who was also elected in 2024.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
That leaves a temporary distinction between ChatGPT’s standard voice conversations and its interactive visual features.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 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

Nvidia indicated that the committee will share its findings once the review concludes.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Artemi Panarin appeared to score a tying rebound goal for Los Angeles late in the second period, but it was disallowed after video review determined the Kings' zone entry had been barely offside.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Urgent action is needed to help countries hardest-hit by the effects of climate change, small island leaders said Thursday at the United Nations climate talks in Turkey, describing global warming as a life-or-death issue for their people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Koski describes the arboretum as the intersection of a cultural institution, a science and research organization and a nature conservancy.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

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Noun

At least six fatal crashes resulting in nine deaths, along with multiple multi-injury collisions, have occurred on the stretch between Downtown and Gregory Boulevard over the last three years, according to media and local police reports.

— Mará Rose Williams November 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
The 147-page report — obtained by the Miami Herald from Sweetwater police — is heavily redacted but provides new details about the investigation that led to the arrests of Pinder, 29, Jared Lamar James, 26, and Elijah Delano Dyous, 29.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 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

Definition of speak out

Noun

Information for this article was contributed by John Leicester, Geir Moulson, Susie Blann and Barry Hatton of The Associated Press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
The article again accuses Hegseth of using military force without congressional authorization and says the strikes led to civilian casualties.

— Stefan Becket, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of article

Verb

Ferguson spoke up during the virtual meeting, saying his hometown Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is known for its low-height restrictions.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
To any other women going through pregnancy loss or struggling to conceive, don't be afraid to ask questions, speak up or seek a second opinion.

— Renia Goral, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

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