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present participle of write

writing

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noun

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Recent Examples of writing
Verb
Vincent sailed through his classes at P.E.I., and began to plan for a possible writing career after his release, a few years down the road. Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025 Many of her posts have gone viral, with one reaching over 1.6 million views on TikTok at the time of writing. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Noun
The eight-part show, from writing duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, will air on WBD’s free-to-air network Three and VOD service ThreeNow following the deal. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 Summer Fridays Home to the famous Jet Lag Mask, Summer Fridays is offering a Black Friday sale worth writing home about. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for writing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
Noun
  • Forward-thinking firms are implementing systems that analyze multimedia evidence alongside traditional documents.
    Daniel Hu, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • According to a 2024 franchise disclosure document, standalone Chick‑fil‑A outlets averaged $9.3 million to $9.4 million in annual sales—more than double the average for McDonald's locations and nearly five times that of Taco Bell.
    Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.
    Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.
    Ashley Case, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But after posting solid numbers at the Rookie League and Single-A levels in 2023, Campbell put together a sensational 2024 season, starting in Single-A, then earning fast promotions to the Double-A and Triple-A levels.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Giddens would decide to stay at school, posting 1,343 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground to pair with 21 receptions for 258 yards.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

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