writes down

verb

present tense third-person singular of write down
1
as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of a company forced to write down its assets

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2
as in logs
to make a written note of write down what you remember about that day

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Recent Examples of writes down Once in a while this person writes down seven lines only to cross out one of them fifteen minutes later, and then another hour passes. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 No one writes down why, and the consequences compound over time. — Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Another keeps a notebook with his phone and writes down his questions there instead of searching for the answers. — Mika Ellison, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026 Instead of signing the contract, Henry writes down an address. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writes down
  1. reduces
  2. logs
  3. records
  4. sets down
  5. reports
  6. takes down
  7. transcribes
  8. notes
Verb
  • Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • An agent that researches a prospect, reads CRM notes, summarizes emails, drafts outreach, checks compliance language and logs the result may be valuable.
    — Dr. Suresh Rajappa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • For example, if a user logs a 50-mile running goal in Nike Run Club, the CDP tags the user’s profile.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of logs
Verb
  • Muse Code also uses a local event log that records model calls, tool runs, approvals, and edits.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The website of the United Nations records the country by its new name, noting the government had requested it be changed in June.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of records
Verb
  • With the win, Fonseca, 19, became the first teenager to ever beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam event and the second player to ever come back from being two sets down to beat the Serbian tennis legend, according to Reuters.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Jodar, meantime, came from two sets down against 34-year-old Pablo Carreno Busta to win in five sets, 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of sets down
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  • An InStyle writer has been testing it for the last two months, and reports her hair feels softer and much less frizzy.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Along with the two deaths, the agency also reports 517 hospitalizations.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of reports
Verb
  • The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Kennedale takes down Van Alstyne Senior guards Jacoby Lovings and Trey Smith scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, as Kennedale defeated Van Alstyne 60-47 in a Class 4A Division II area-round game on Friday at Little Elm Braswell High School.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of takes down
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  • When a customer calls, the system transcribes the conversation and redacts personal information before the information is shared with the AI assistant, Dunn said.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As more 911 calls come in, AI transcribes them on another screen.
    — Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of transcribes
Verb
  • The report notes the area is known by detectives to be a high crime area with multiple stray dogs and wandering drug users.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The report notes there are other factors besides deportations contributing to higher prices, including weather and fuel costs.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of notes

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