1
as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of
a company forced to write down its assets
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2
as in recording
to make a written note of
write down what you remember about that day
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Recent Examples of writing down
Over the course of the series, Heon has been diligently writing down and illustrating each of Ji-yeon’s culinary creations.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This involves setting a timer for 15 minutes and writing down every worrying thought that comes to mind until the time is up, then shutting the journal.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While writing down lists may not work for everyone, and journaling may seem like yet another task to complete, Sandbech believes your mind deserves the same opportunity for self-care as any other part of your body.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2019, after massive layoffs and lost sales, the company shocked Wall Street by writing down the value of marquee brands Oscar Mayer and Kraft by $15 billion.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Two weeks later, the Virgo solar eclipse asks you to ground those dreams by actually making the calls, sending the emails, or writing down the plan.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This involves setting a timer for 15 minutes and writing down every worrying thought that comes to mind until the time is up, then shutting the journal.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While writing down lists may not work for everyone, and journaling may seem like yet another task to complete, Sandbech believes your mind deserves the same opportunity for self-care as any other part of your body.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2019, after massive layoffs and lost sales, the company shocked Wall Street by writing down the value of marquee brands Oscar Mayer and Kraft by $15 billion.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Two weeks later, the Virgo solar eclipse asks you to ground those dreams by actually making the calls, sending the emails, or writing down the plan.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing down
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Actions the report calls for include rapidly reducing planet-heating pollution and scaling up carbon removal from the atmosphere.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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See video … LISTEN Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST to learn how the White House plans to strengthen control over critical minerals while reducing dependence on China.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Now the triple Grammy winner is stepping away from recording music, but not without a final goodbye.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her friend Courtney was recording this sweet milestone to share with Callie’s husband and family in Brazil.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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No one is writing off the Lions by any means (Detroit and Green Bay have the shortest odds to win the NFC after Philadelphia).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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From logging expenses to finding customer leads, any number of manual administrative tasks can eat into your day.—
Andrea Timpano,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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As a rookie, Ware earned consistent minutes and then was promoted to a starting role in January after logging double-digit minutes in just two of the Heat’s first 25 games last regular season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The store is continually marking down wedding dresses and other items, with discounts currently reaching as high as 50% off.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Andreasson arrived nine years ago on a temporary project and wound up setting down roots.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The pair took full advantage and ground their way in the final from the top half, setting down Wazir & Blanco in the semis with a come-from-behind win.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Hospitals are also reporting rapid-onset blindness, irreversible comas and organ failure within hours of ingestion.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Daniella Genovese of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the Trojans are hovering at 14 percent and would give their case some legitimacy by taking down the Wolverines.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The New York Giants recorded their first win of the 2025 NFL season in Week 4, taking down the previously unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers 21-18 on Sunday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Writing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing%20down. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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