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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

Peters received at least four negative write-ups during her first year in prison. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 His early work with the Heartbreakers had an affinity with the more cutting-edge sounds of punk and new wave; the term pop punk probably comes from the New York Times critic John Rockwell’s write-up of a Petty performance at the Bottom Line in 1977. — Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026

Verb

The incident was investigated by the police and written up in the paper as a burglary. — Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026 Nina was so fast and reliable that Thomas asked her to write up some short items on local arts and dining. — Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write-up

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Noun

The SuperWide feature makes the sound feel bigger, wider, and more expansive.

— Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Some time at the spa is also a must, where a natural water feature travels from an outdoor waterfall through the length of the spa.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

But the plan changed after consultations with other senior administration officials, and Hegseth instead unveiled a six-month review of US forces in Europe.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The go-ahead run had been on the line with that ninth-inning review, in the Dodgers’ eventual 8-7 win against the Rockies in 11 innings.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
People who knew Salgado Araujo described him as dependable and kind, according to a GoFundMe for his family.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of describe

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Times staff writers Seema Mehta and Phil Willon contributed to this report.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of report

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Getty Images After being placed on the bereavement list, Toronto Blue Jays’ star reliever Braydon Fisher returned to the team on Wednesday and spoke out about a heartbreaking family tragedy.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Prince Harry spoke out for the first time following a dismissal of his case against Associated Newspapers Limited.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of speak out

Noun

This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.

— Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Lasser joked in a 1976 article in The Times that her role as Mary Hartman might merit identification beyond being Woody Allen’s ex-wife.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of article

Verb

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
But Toney isn’t awestruck, nor too afraid to speak up to the guy who once manned the middle of his boyhood team’s defense.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

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