wrote

verb

Definition of wrotenext
past tense of write
1
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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2
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 Khalilzad on Friday wrote on X that there had been reports of Pakistan arming Afghans to fight the Taliban inside Afghanistan and of the Pakistani military recruiting Afghans to fight anti-Pakistan insurgents. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Inspiring others In 1981, Runner’s World magazine published an article that Godby wrote about his 1978 run. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The letter her grandmother wrote her on the day she was born. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Nash Vazifdar, Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Shrivastava wrote the screenplay. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 Tarantino wrote the script for Cliff Booth, with David Fincher stepping in to direct this time around. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 Tarantino wrote the script but isn’t directing this time out, having handed the script off to frequent Pitt collaborator David Fincher. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026 In a Substack tribute, Rashaun’s friend Tiara Ramos wrote that Rashaun was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer last summer. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Fleming wrote Casino Royale in 1953, when Great Britain was feeling diminished. — Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
  1. penned
  2. corresponded
  3. posted
  4. communicated
Verb
  • The Duchess of Sussex, 45, penned a note that appeared in the 2026 holiday catalog for her lifestyle brand, As ever.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine in more than 10 Marvel films, penned a tribute on Instagram.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of penned
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponded
Verb
  • Google just posted two quarters of negative free cash flow for the first time on record as AI spending accelerates while revenue isn’t growing as fast as expected.
    — Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Officials posted abroad wishing to defect must dexterously evade state security officials stationed alongside them and come to peace with the fact that loved ones back home will surely be punished.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of posted
Verb
  • Those business decisions are shaping the credibility of corporate promises long before they are communicated.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Both teams were asked to explain their absences and whether the league had communicated any instructions or expectations about the anthem.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of communicated

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