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as in to pen
to compose and set down on paper the words of
a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand
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as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
While at the Post, Gilbert wrote original stories about the business of medicine, covering everything from the rise of weight loss drugs to the dangers of gene therapy to the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
An author by any other name … would write a very different book!
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Ghalibaf wrote alongside three clapping emojis.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Magdy writes for the Associated Press.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
An author by any other name … would write a very different book!
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Ghalibaf wrote alongside three clapping emojis.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Magdy writes for the Associated Press.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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Bargatze and Dan Lagana penned the script and produced the film, along with Jeremy Latcham through Wonder Project.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shawn, who penned the play, and Eisenberg had three hours’ notice before going onstage, according to the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Although Denise and Aaron hadn't communicated since the attack, Denise told the Huntington Beach officers the same story Aaron had.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, James co-authored a new law to expand her ability to prosecute deed theft, then used that law last year to charge two people with stealing the home of a widow on hospice care in Queens.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Formally known as The Future of European Competitiveness, the report was published in September 2024 and authored by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An all-star season is composed entirely of people who were on the bright end of the spotlight in their original seasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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His widow, Stephanie, though, remained composed after the verdict was read aloud for a second time, nodding her head as Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz spoke to her.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Heat is now 14-4 this season when posting an offensive rebounding percentage of more than 35%.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Canada posted 2 hits and 4 RBIs, Boswell had 2 hits and 3 RBIs and Garza tallied 3 hits and 4 RBIs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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