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
In lieu of a conversation, consider writing down your feelings in a letter.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Steele had spent the previous day writing down notes about Suder and other players, preparing for the conversations and expecting to have to sell them on staying at Miami.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Prepare for Appointments Consider writing down questions before your first post-diagnosis appointment.
—Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Actually writing down someone’s number rather than just typing it into your smartphone).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Steps like clearing a workspace together or writing down all pressing tasks can make the first step ridiculously small and naturally build momentum.
—Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
But the thought of writing down the recipes made sense.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Some examples might include taking a 15- to 20-minute morning walk, eating a healthy breakfast and writing down one positive thing that happened that day.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Steele had spent the previous day writing down notes about Suder and other players, preparing for the conversations and expecting to have to sell them on staying at Miami.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Prepare for Appointments Consider writing down questions before your first post-diagnosis appointment.
—Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Actually writing down someone’s number rather than just typing it into your smartphone).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Steps like clearing a workspace together or writing down all pressing tasks can make the first step ridiculously small and naturally build momentum.
—Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
But the thought of writing down the recipes made sense.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Some examples might include taking a 15- to 20-minute morning walk, eating a healthy breakfast and writing down one positive thing that happened that day.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing down
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But since then, SpaceX too has worked on reducing the brightness of its satellites.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The report was based on two YouGov polls from 2018 and 2024, recording that the number of people who attended church at least once a month rose from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead of writing off the cost of certain assets over several years, businesses can generally deduct the full cost upfront, within limits.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Also since the press conference, some doctors have begun writing off-label prescriptions for autistic children, against the advice of medical groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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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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By far the best sentences in her new novel are those setting down the world as seen through Catt’s eyes.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The prestigious brand setting down roots in Nashville marks a new chapter in the city's evolution as a top-tier retail hotspot and destination of global cultural importance, business reporter Molly Davis writes.—
Amber Roberson,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Employers will begin separately reporting these amounts in future years, but for now the IRS is allowing multiple documentation methods to ensure taxpayers can claim the deductions accurately.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revered biologist Jane Goodall is most associated with her careful observation and reporting on the complex lives and communities of chimpanzees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The leaders stressed multiple times that any power outages would not be a sign of power grid failure, but would likely be due to ice or winds taking down power lines.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit in the third quarter to notch one of their most significant wins of the season, taking down the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Writing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing%20down. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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