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Synonyms of writing
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writing
verb
present participle of write
Synonyms of writing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
to engage in an exchange of written messages
- promise you'll write while you're away
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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