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as in penned
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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as in corresponded
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of wrote
Dietzen wrote, tagging the lineup alongside a casual photo of the actor and Perrette smiling.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Slater wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play Marcel on the Train earlier this year and was nominated for a Drama League award.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 June 2026
The Athletic, a sports publication owned by the New York Times, wrote an article claiming the shooting was next to England’s base.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
When a group member wrote about missing an ex-partner who had abused her, Hruskova’s response was fiery.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Prince wrote most of the songs on the Time’s first four albums and co-produced them with Day.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Pension funds and endowments that wrote checks for venture exposure may end up with something closer to private equity.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The metaphor wrote itself at the time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In a letter to MGM’s board, Diller wrote that the deal would be funded by cash on hand, as well and debt and equity commitments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Slater wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play Marcel on the Train earlier this year and was nominated for a Drama League award.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 June 2026
The Athletic, a sports publication owned by the New York Times, wrote an article claiming the shooting was next to England’s base.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
When a group member wrote about missing an ex-partner who had abused her, Hruskova’s response was fiery.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Prince wrote most of the songs on the Time’s first four albums and co-produced them with Day.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Pension funds and endowments that wrote checks for venture exposure may end up with something closer to private equity.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The metaphor wrote itself at the time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In a letter to MGM’s board, Diller wrote that the deal would be funded by cash on hand, as well and debt and equity commitments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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The original, penned by Robin Schiff and directed by David Mirkin, cast Sorvino and Kudrow as Romy and Michele, two inseparable airheads who hit the road to attend their 10th high school reunion with a plan to lie about their successful careers to impress their classmates.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script, with Scott and Michael Pruss producing for Scott Free.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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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
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After news of that warrant spread last week, Aiyuk posted another video of himself racing a car, believed to be on an Atlanta-area racetrack.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi appeared to acknowledge Iran's responsibility for the helicopter attack in a statement posted on social media.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One person Heuermann has communicated with is Keith Hunter Jesperson, a serial killer from the 1990s known as the Happy Face Killer.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Kessler said that the school has repeatedly communicated with faculty, staff, and students over the issues, and the steps the university planned to take.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Wrote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrote. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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