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
Some people were literally sitting in their rooms all night writing down notes.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
However, most companies would be writing down tens of millions on the film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Committing to a few simple daily swaps, such as writing down grocery lists or flipping through a newspaper, can encourage you to put down your phone and be more present.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Members have discussed the tactic of writing down immigrants’ addresses on paper, not their phones, and eating the paper if confronted by law enforcement.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In lieu of a conversation, consider writing down your feelings in a letter.
—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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
However, most companies would be writing down tens of millions on the film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Committing to a few simple daily swaps, such as writing down grocery lists or flipping through a newspaper, can encourage you to put down your phone and be more present.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Members have discussed the tactic of writing down immigrants’ addresses on paper, not their phones, and eating the paper if confronted by law enforcement.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In lieu of a conversation, consider writing down your feelings in a letter.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing down
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Evans was a spark off the bench, recording eight points, including two 3-pointers, while grabbing two rebounds.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Texas Democratic turnout significantly exceeded Republican participation in the primary, with Democrats recording a 19% turnout compared to Republicans’ 7% in Dallas County, potentially indicating enthusiasm for Democratic candidates rather than preference for a particular ideological stance[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 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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Just after my first stint as a tree-sitter, in April, logging in the area was halted until August.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gwath, after logging just five minutes in the previous game at Colorado State, was inserted into the starting lineup alongside Harrington.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 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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Bode is setting down roots in Asia.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After touring and setting down her Real Housewives of Potomac champagne flute, Candiace focused on parenthood, welcoming a baby boy with her husband, Chris Bassett, in 2024.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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There is no state law that says dog owners must pick up after their animals, according to reporting from the Detroit Free Press.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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After taking down the British Union of Fascists from the inside, Tommy has mostly kept a low profile, but the thought of his heir siding with the Nazis might be enough to pull him back into the fight.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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After taking down the serial numbers from three M-16s used in the Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on the cadet college, near Wana, CNN made a Freedom of Information Act request to the US military concerning how the weapons got to Afghanistan.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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