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as in to pen
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 to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
The Roommate, written by Jen Silverman and directed by Jack O’Brien, played at Broadway’s Booth Theatre from September 12, 2024 through December 15, 2024.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The candid scene has left viewers on TikTok in stitches, with hundreds writing about the dog's bold refusal to be helped.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The candid scene has left viewers on TikTok in stitches, with hundreds writing about the dog's bold refusal to be helped.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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Gavin O'Connor returns to direct, with Bill Dubuque penning the script.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Sandler and Herlihy wrote the screenplay for the sequel after having penned the original’s script.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Communication Style Traditional leaders communicate top down, often in a formal or somewhat guarded tone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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The measure, authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) would close a loophole in existing law, which already requires interest payments on other escrowed funds.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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In a decision authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the Court ruled that Mexico's claims were barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 federal statute that largely shields gunmakers and sellers from liability when crimes are committed with their products.—
Dan Gooding
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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And so yet another coalition, composed of nonprofits and advocacy groups, wrote its own petition for OpenAI’s plans to be investigated, with the aim of preventing charitable organizations from being leveraged for financial gain in the future.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Still a third potential mission set emerged within 24 hours, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a photo on Facebook indicating that National Guardsmen were accompanying its agents on the very immigration raids that generated protests in the first place.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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National Guard troops are not marching through Los Angeles; they are posted at or near federal property to shield it and the agents inside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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