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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

See our full write-up for more details. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The Washington Post has a write-up of the lawsuit with more details. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 May 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

The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Squarespace, on the other hand, is a fantastic option, thanks to its beautiful designs, intuitive editor, and powerful e-commerce features.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

But as written previously, Jeffers is a potential free agent who could bring back bullpen help, and the Twins could replace him with Victor Caratini and Alex Jackson.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
He is repped by WME and Liebman Entertainment Baker is writing and executive producing, with both Kidman and Fanning executive producing in addition to starring.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026

Definition of write

Noun

On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Fars described the sites as a forward headquarters for US Central Command’s land forces.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The first victim — identified Wednesday by the medical examiner as 79-year-old Clifford Boisa of Sutter County — has been described in news reports as the boat captain’s brother.

— Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of describe

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Child psychologists, medical schools and myriad doctors with no investment in aesthetics or social media have been speaking out against it.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd had openly spoken out against the potential toll system.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of speak out

Verb

And, with Lipa speaking up, the opposition now has a powerful ally, according to The Guardian and the Daily Beast.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.

— Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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