Synonyms of writing

writing 1 of 2

noun

as in document

Related Words

• document
• memoir
• report
• line
• memorial
• notation
• minutes
• protocol
• memo
• bordereau
• memorandum
• jotting
• note

writing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of write

1

as in penning

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penning
• composing
• scribbling
• authoring
• recording
• crafting
• printing
• typing
• rewriting
• scratching (out)
• revising
• preparing
• formulating
• drafting
• transcribing
• signing
• typewriting
• recasting
• casting
• redrafting
• lettering
• framing
• drawing up
• putting
• wording
• registering
• autographing
• taking down
• expressing
• phrasing
• couching
• penciling (in)

2

as in communicating

to engage in an exchange of written messages

promise you'll write while you're away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communicating
• corresponding
• posting
• mailing
• answering
• intercommunicating
• telegraphing
• replying
• e-mailing
• airmailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of writing

Noun

The writing included devastating news for the family members. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

At the time of writing, Manchester City’s James Trafford was understood to be finalising a transfer to Leeds. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Verb

Viterbi started writing the play in San Diego, and then COVID hit. — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026