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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
In a clip taken by a guest, Anwar — who recently wrote an essay about her struggle with bipolar disorder — listened and didn’t judge.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Kinsley wrote that the mall was already supporting more than 3,000 full-time jobs and would pay more than $1 million in property taxes.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The prolific actors and musicians — who star as M*Tex president Tommy Norris and local Sheriff Walt Joeberg, respectively — co-wrote and produced several songs together while filming the last two seasons of Taylor Sheridan’s record-breaking West Texas oil drama.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Steff Laing, who directed Byrne in the Apple TV+ series Physical and also helmed shows Palm Royale and Your Friends and Neighbors, co-wrote and directed Tow, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
In January, Perl wrote an article that authorities say supported Hezbollah following Israel’s killing of the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
It was created after a 1973 sit-in, Erickson wrote, at which protesters called for the college to create a space on campus for Indigenous students to organize.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Michael Strassner, who co-wrote the film with Duplass, stars as Cliff, a physically maladroit, mildly depressive but sweet-natured man whose thick beard and portly bearing suggest Lord of the Rings-era Peter Jackson.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote on X on Tuesday.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Kinsley wrote that the mall was already supporting more than 3,000 full-time jobs and would pay more than $1 million in property taxes.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The prolific actors and musicians — who star as M*Tex president Tommy Norris and local Sheriff Walt Joeberg, respectively — co-wrote and produced several songs together while filming the last two seasons of Taylor Sheridan’s record-breaking West Texas oil drama.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Steff Laing, who directed Byrne in the Apple TV+ series Physical and also helmed shows Palm Royale and Your Friends and Neighbors, co-wrote and directed Tow, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
In January, Perl wrote an article that authorities say supported Hezbollah following Israel’s killing of the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
It was created after a 1973 sit-in, Erickson wrote, at which protesters called for the college to create a space on campus for Indigenous students to organize.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Michael Strassner, who co-wrote the film with Duplass, stars as Cliff, a physically maladroit, mildly depressive but sweet-natured man whose thick beard and portly bearing suggest Lord of the Rings-era Peter Jackson.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote on X on Tuesday.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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The fissure became apparent in 2020, when Rowling penned an infamous essay detailing her concerns about trans activism and what the author says is its conflict with women’s rights.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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In announcing Zuza's death on Tuesday, her family penned a heartfelt tribute that paid homage to the teen's resilience and love for life.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This corresponded with a demographic shift for the blues, which fell out of favor with young Black audiences, who were turning to new funk and soul sounds, just as young white people were embracing it.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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But, does that mean that the industrial giant’s embrace of AI has corresponded with a 20% reduction in that team’s workforce?—
John Kell,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Page first shared news of their relationship in June, when the Umbrella Academy actor posted an image of the couple walking on a street with a rainbow crosswalk.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has posted a worrying health update on his Instagram story about his English bulldog Roscoe, urging fans to keep him in their prayers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The report also detailed the slow alert process, in which evacuation zones had to be communicated through multiple emergency management departments and personnel before being sent through the notification system.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Every element including the format itself communicated the uniqueness of ZUTOMAYO.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wrote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrote. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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