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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

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

Furnari recalled that some of the song’s early music and lyrics came together quickly, but writing words that could do justice to their experience was another matter.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
If the student is found responsible, they could be made to compensate for damages in cash or service, write an essay or go to workshops, or be barred from participating in campus events or organizations.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of write

Noun

The statement, which named neither Hur nor anyone else, accepted that every film attracts harsh reviews along with praise, and asked who could draw an exact line between fair and excessive criticism.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
This story is based on 15 interviews and a review of hundreds of pages of legal documents, as well as Fox's own broadcasts.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 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

Isaiah Washington is speaking out on the unexpected death of his wife of 29 years.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is speaking out following the death of her partner Ken Urker and urging fans to support Kenan’s Law, a petition aimed at holding social media platforms accountable for how online harassment is handled.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Oct. 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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