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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2
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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Mann-Cooper directed Contra from a screenplay written by chess specialists Jerry Stokes and Ahyende Sandy, with additional writing by Garrett Ratcliff and Luke Genton.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Ever the raconteur, Smith discussed writing the book, her childhood, and even her fashion.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
With a breezy writing style that means her books are found on bedside tables as often as kitchen worktops, Roman turned a generation into voracious eaters and cooks with her viral cookie recipes, quick tips, and unpretentious, garlicky dishes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Mann-Cooper directed Contra from a screenplay written by chess specialists Jerry Stokes and Ahyende Sandy, with additional writing by Garrett Ratcliff and Luke Genton.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Emma Stone is attached to the project as a producer, while Broadway star Cole Escola is writing the script.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Ever the raconteur, Smith discussed writing the book, her childhood, and even her fashion.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
Noun
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Charging documents alleged Lillig fraudulently activated 436 Visa gift cards worth about $155,000 over the five years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The palazzo’s library contains vast archives with ledgers, documents and correspondence to and from merchants, agents and buyers across the world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Brady’s previous writing work includes penning an episode of Everything Now, Left Bank Pictures’ young adult Netflix series, which was cancelled after one season to the disappointment of all involved.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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George Clooney has no regrets about penning a New York Times op-ed calling for former president Joe Biden bow out of the 2024 presidential election.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Your brain and digestive system are constantly communicating, sending information back and forth.—
Leigh Weddle,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Participants will learn to interpret key elements—like the bill of materials, stitch and seam details, and colorways—while mastering best practices for communicating with factories and suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Marco Beltrami is composing the score.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 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
Verb
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 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
Verb
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When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The president is also posting about tariffs this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, her work in co-authoring the Ryan White CARE Act, which provided funding to HIV/AIDS patients, as well as getting the AIDS Quilt declared a national treasure, will be a major part of her political legacy.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Alito’s invocation of stare decisis is similarly peculiar, especially after authoring the opinion that overturned Roe.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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