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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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
As of this writing, there's no set premiere date for the Friday Night Lights reboot.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
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Verb
At the time of writing, Yasmin and Jamie are still together after the Love Island UK Season 12 finale.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
As of this writing, there's no set premiere date for the Friday Night Lights reboot.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Aug. 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
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Key Facts The Justice Department issued a subpoena to James’ office for documents related to the civil fraud case, multiple outlets reported Friday, which The New York Times reports is part of an investigation into whether the case violated Trump’s civil rights.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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