pencil (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pencil (in)
Verb
  • Other newsletters across the country include NC Local, authored by Catherine Komp.
    Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
  • On Monday, Senate Bill 5, authored by Senator Charles Perry, was introduced during the 89th Texas Legislature’s special session.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • A day prior, Leatherwood had penned an op-ed commending former President Joe Biden for deciding not to seek reelection.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Tolkien penned his popular fantasy series during World War II.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Other friars scribbled complaints about cold weather and poor-quality materials.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
  • Either bellowed in person or scribbled on a drawing late at night when, alone in the empty office, White went from table to table examining the previous day’s work.
    Henry Wiencek July 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pencil (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pencil%20%28in%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!