as in writing
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of authoring
Those who continued co-authoring papers with a former adviser after starting independent careers tended to have less funding and fewer papers.
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Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the justices divided 6-3 to expand protections from workplace discrimination under Title VII to transgender and gay employees, with Justice Neil Gorsuch authoring the majority opinion.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Indiana was 9-27 from 2021 to 2024 before authoring an astounding turnaround the last two seasons, so please forgive ESPN’s Holly Rowe for asking coach Curt Cignetti after the win to explain why the moment wasn’t too big for the Hoosiers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Bolles, meanwhile, is authoring a strong case for the NFL’s inaugural Protector of the Year Award, allowing just 17 pressures in 639 pass-blocking snaps this year, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
This man has been hemming and hawing and verbally authoring fan fiction since last season.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
However, her work in co-authoring the Ryan White CARE Act, which provided funding to HIV/AIDS patients, as well as getting the AIDS Quilt declared a national treasure, will be a major part of her political legacy.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Alito’s invocation of stare decisis is similarly peculiar, especially after authoring the opinion that overturned Roe.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
Vought is credited with authoring the chapter on executive power.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the justices divided 6-3 to expand protections from workplace discrimination under Title VII to transgender and gay employees, with Justice Neil Gorsuch authoring the majority opinion.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Indiana was 9-27 from 2021 to 2024 before authoring an astounding turnaround the last two seasons, so please forgive ESPN’s Holly Rowe for asking coach Curt Cignetti after the win to explain why the moment wasn’t too big for the Hoosiers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Bolles, meanwhile, is authoring a strong case for the NFL’s inaugural Protector of the Year Award, allowing just 17 pressures in 639 pass-blocking snaps this year, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
This man has been hemming and hawing and verbally authoring fan fiction since last season.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
However, her work in co-authoring the Ryan White CARE Act, which provided funding to HIV/AIDS patients, as well as getting the AIDS Quilt declared a national treasure, will be a major part of her political legacy.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Alito’s invocation of stare decisis is similarly peculiar, especially after authoring the opinion that overturned Roe.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
Vought is credited with authoring the chapter on executive power.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authoring
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All tax ideas are subject to public hearings and a vote by the tax-writing finance committee, along with approval by the full House and Senate.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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From learning to drive stick shift and collecting vinyl records to playing board games and writing handwritten notes, the shift suggests that even in a digital-first generation, there’s a growing appetite for slowing down—and staying human.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Prime Video series will span the first two of Irish author Chloe Walsh’s six-book series, with Poppy Cogan (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) penning the scripts.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lawrence and Goldstein both drew inspiration from their own lives while penning the script.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Authoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authoring. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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