as in paper
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also writ
or dialectal wrote
1
as in printed
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 communicated
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of written
John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Those who would like to speak at the final court hearing must file a written Notice of Intention to Appear, which must be filed and postmarked on or before the objection deadline.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Co-written, directed and produced by Jamila, Season 1 is set in late-1980s Canada, centring on two siblings struggling to adapt to a new life after fleeing Lebanon.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Those who would like to speak at the final court hearing must file a written Notice of Intention to Appear, which must be filed and postmarked on or before the objection deadline.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
This moment, Zeitchik wrote, is about a lot more than discovering fresh talent.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for written
Adjective
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The company’s founders initially hoped to build an e-paper laptop, the Modos Paper Laptop, which was announced in January of 2022.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Sep. 2025
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Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed.—
Shirley MacFarland,
cleveland,
26 Aug. 2022
Verb
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After the second disallowance, the crowd of 57,741 sang their disapproval with words that can’t be printed in a family newspaper.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Orange County printed its longest ballot ever, at 17 inches.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The way this used to be communicated, like what position the driver was running in, was via a pit board that would be held through the fence and over the track.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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These powerful entities ward off competition through implicit or explicit threats.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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This could show up as being clear on the values the company embraces and how these support innovation, but at the same time being explicit about the actions that will not be tolerated.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Reveling in the moment, Hudson penned a heartfelt tribute to Ryder on Instagram to convey her love and admiration for the person he's become.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The closest anyone has come in the last 30 years was Zack Greinke, who authored a 45 2/3-inning streak in 2015.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, is the chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and authored the law to establish the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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