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
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The writing was on the wall with De’Von Achane’s extension.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
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Noun
In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The writing was on the wall with De’Von Achane’s extension.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
Horvath taught and worked as an educational consultant for the past decade while writing on the side.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
Noun
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To be sure, the group publicly eschews violence, and the documents provided to USA TODAY include instructions to members to specifically avoid violent or aggressive confrontations.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The Rocklin Crossings location spans 523,161 square feet and is across Sierra College Boulevard and Interstate 80, according to the lease documents.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Jared Hess, who directed last year’s film, is set to return to direct the video game adaptation and is penning the script with Chris Galletta, one of the original scribers.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The pilot of the second plane was not communicating with air traffic control, according to the FAA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Getting a better understanding of these dynamic vocalizations also lays the groundwork necessary to achieve the goal of communicating with animals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Modern agentic systems are dynamic, composing dependencies and integrating multiple models at runtime, a shift confirmed by massive industry investments.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This group – which included women with graying hair and comfortable OnCloud running shoes, a doctoral student scribbling in a tiny notebook and men wearing office casual chinos – were talking death over tea and vegan strawberry cookies in a gathering commonly called a Death Cafe.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As anachronisms constantly threaten to puncture the illusion, the cast stays wry, nimble and self-conscious in order to locate plot points and jokes that reinforce the golden-age radio setting, scribbling notes and introducing characters that propel them through ludicrous narrative arcs.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After posting the adverts, Chinese agents are said to trawl through applicants’ CVs to find who might have access to useful information, with subsequent interviews conducted virtually.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for speeding after posting a video that went viral of him driving past Levi’s Stadium in December.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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That includes advancing public safety efforts by co-authoring policies to address catalytic converter theft, supporting stronger enforcement tools for chronic problem properties, and taking action to prevent the overconcentration of liquor stores in high-risk areas.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Building a Brand Around Education Before founding Saalt, Hoeger spent years working in ecommerce and as a technical writer, co-authoring collegiate textbooks in fitness and wellness.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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