writes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of write up
as in speaks up

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  1. speaks up
  2. speaks out
  3. describes
  4. writes
  5. publishes
Verb
  • Your 11th House of Friends and Community speaks up as the moody Moon there opposes restrictive Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, so group plans may squeeze a passion project.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • It may be stopped because one student speaks up, one parent pays attention, one friend refuses to stay silent, one faith leader reaches out, or one community decides that preventing hate is everyone’s responsibility.
    — Michael Brunker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Definition of speaks up
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  • Peter Weber speaks out ahead of former Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca's memoir is published.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • Jessica Mann speaks out on Harvey Weinstein mistrial Mann reacted to the outcome in a statement obtained by USA TODAY.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Definition of speaks out
Verb
  • Loud describes herself as a democratic socialist who was formerly a social worker.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of describes
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  • For example, in 2023, Samuel Moyn, who teaches at Yale and writes for progressive magazines such as Dissent, The Nation, and The New Republic, published a book called Liberalism Against Itself.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • However, Tassi writes, Sony knew its decision would be unpopular.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of writes
Verb
  • The first episode of How to Touch Grass publishes Monday, July 27, and new episodes are released every Monday for five weeks.
    — Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.
    — Caitlin Hewes, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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