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as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over
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as in wrote
to compose and set down on paper the words of
though relatively unknown at the time of his death, the composer had penned some of the most memorable show tunes of his era
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Recent Examples of penned
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Writer and vocalist Linda Perry was later inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and penned hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Adele.
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Ryan Brennan
april 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Michael McGrale also co-penned.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Members of the Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota penned a letter to the committee describing grave consequences.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The Social Reckoning stars Strong as Zuckerberg in a sequel set years after the David Fincher-directed, Sorkin-penned The Social Network, which covered Facebook's founding.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
His final post on Instagram remains a tribute to his sister Caroline, penned six months after her death.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The sequel is penned by the first movie’s writer/director Matthew López, along with Gemma Burgess and McQuiston, with Jamie Babbit taking over for López in the director’s chair.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
On May 29, Alba penned a heartwarming tribute to Honor to celebrate her high school graduation.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
So much so that the Missouri senator penned a letter to Manfred over religious discrimination, and the DOJ has since launched an investigation.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend of the couple, penned a moving essay for The New York Times published on Christmas Day.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Adjective
According to the outlets, the complaint alleges Kristin Wert was struck from behind, thrown into the air and trampled after Party Bus escaped the penned area.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Writer and vocalist Linda Perry was later inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and penned hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Adele.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Michael McGrale also co-penned.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Franchise co-creator Pierre Coffin directed and penned the script with Brian Lynch.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Members of the Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota penned a letter to the committee describing grave consequences.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The Social Reckoning stars Strong as Zuckerberg in a sequel set years after the David Fincher-directed, Sorkin-penned The Social Network, which covered Facebook's founding.
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
His final post on Instagram remains a tribute to his sister Caroline, penned six months after her death.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The sequel is penned by the first movie’s writer/director Matthew López, along with Gemma Burgess and McQuiston, with Jamie Babbit taking over for López in the director’s chair.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
On May 29, Alba penned a heartwarming tribute to Honor to celebrate her high school graduation.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
So much so that the Missouri senator penned a letter to Manfred over religious discrimination, and the DOJ has since launched an investigation.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend of the couple, penned a moving essay for The New York Times published on Christmas Day.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penned
Adjective
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This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
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Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.
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It was cast by the same foundry in London, Whitechapel Bell Foundry, that produced the original bell in 1752, now housed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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During its first decades the seventeen-story building housed The Miami News.
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In the four-page ruling, Aquilina wrote that Kalshi violated the state's gaming industry by allowing people aged 18 to place wagers, as opposed to Michigan's age requirement of 21 and older.
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Eventually, the lawyers wrote, Guo moved to Hong Kong, London and then New York in 2017.
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The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
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On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel.
Adjective
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
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The next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.
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Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
Adjective
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Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.
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“Penned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penned. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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