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

As of this writing, Johnson, Marshall, Brents, Baker and Bonner seem to have the edge to take home the three starting cornerback jobs. — Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Her sharp writing, distinctive sense of humor, and authentic portrayal of a young woman navigating a deeply conflicted relationship with herself and her family are truly remarkable. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

Verb

Her work has taken her around the world reviewing top hotels and writing travel guides, from luxury safari camps in Botswana to Palaces de France across Saint-Tropez. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

The pen has 4,096 pressure levels, so writing on the tablet will feel almost as natural as writing on real paper. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026