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
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as in communicating
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of writing
Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
You’re meant to become a thoughtful communicator, whether through writing, teaching or speaking your truth, as your unique insight and perspective could become central themes in your journey.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Last year, Craig, who is also known for writing The Town, launched film and TV production company Night Owl with I, Tonya producer Bryan Unkeless.
—Peter White, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
You’re meant to become a thoughtful communicator, whether through writing, teaching or speaking your truth, as your unique insight and perspective could become central themes in your journey.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Horror fanatics have considered III's qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Last year, Craig, who is also known for writing The Town, launched film and TV production company Night Owl with I, Tonya producer Bryan Unkeless.
—Peter White, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
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Jake is penning Rendering, reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz alongside our regular TechLine newsletter.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Rowland unexpectedly found a sense of community by penning feel-good fantasy novels.—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
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City staff have been communicating with him about planned improvements to the registration system, Picard said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reuters reported that managers on affected teams were asked to undergo training on communicating with staff following layoff notifications.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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His truck was found abandoned, and his body was later discovered with two gunshot wounds in the Ocala National Forest, according to court documents and reporting featured in the film.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Sia filed her own documents on Tuesday, countering Bernad's claims as to her sobriety, questioning his own, and leveling a new, incendiary allegation.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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And, of course, the corresponding wine list has been built with care and primarily features low-intervention bottles from Portugal and Spain.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The distribution of crops and their corresponding prices changed between years for both counties, led by a resurgence in walnut prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Simon managed to keep scribbling on his yellow legal pad but his handwriting, illegible on a good day, quickly deteriorated into nothing more than chicken scratch.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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People drift between venues, carrying tote bags, scribbling in notebooks, waiting in line for coffee or drinks.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Queen of All Hallows' Eve — who not only throws an all-out shindig for her famous friends but also notoriously goes for broke with her costumes, too — spent all day posting hints about this year's look ahead of the big reveal.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Since posting on Reddit, hundreds of people have commented their thoughts and feelings on the situation.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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