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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
According to the docuseries, Woroniecki's wife, Rachel, allegedly wrote a letter to Andrea during this time.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of the children wrote letters of encouragement to the players.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a drooling-face emoji.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Harris helmed the movie from a script he co-wrote with Steven Jon Whritner that is based on author Judith Sanders’ novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Klein wrote his upgrade reflects his generally positive 2026 outlook for the sector.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
As the person drove to the site, UI received four phone calls from the city of New Haven Fire Dispatch reporting that a live wire was down, PURA wrote.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Additional projects available on the service include Her Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi, both of which Abudu wrote and directed, which explore complex themes of identity, mental health and the realities behind personal success.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of the children wrote letters of encouragement to the players.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a drooling-face emoji.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Harris helmed the movie from a script he co-wrote with Steven Jon Whritner that is based on author Judith Sanders’ novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Klein wrote his upgrade reflects his generally positive 2026 outlook for the sector.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
As the person drove to the site, UI received four phone calls from the city of New Haven Fire Dispatch reporting that a live wire was down, PURA wrote.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Additional projects available on the service include Her Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi, both of which Abudu wrote and directed, which explore complex themes of identity, mental health and the realities behind personal success.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The trio of vehicles feature sleek designs penned by Pininfarina, expanding interiors, and a slew of smart features that’ll make your time away from home as comfortable as possible.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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The younger Jackson told me that Greene had chatted with his father during his swearing-in, and the two subsequently corresponded.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The team only used each frog once, and paired them with the hornet species that corresponded to their size.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2025
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And Aaron Rodgers has not posted a postseason victory since 2021.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a video from a tournament last month posted to Hudl, Downes can be seen congratulating a member of the team by briefly tapping her backside after a match.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But this search for ideas and solutions will only work if it can be simply communicated to the players.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But for someone who rose to global fame on the cutting edge of culture, studying the musical notation of a century-old opera communicated a pointed message.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Wrote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrote. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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