1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a company forced to write down its assets
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as in to record
to make a written note of
write down what you remember about that day
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Recent Examples of write down
The moment carved into stone what investors had been writing down in pencil: All this investment into AI computing power was going to create a windfall for Nvidia, whose cutting-edge graphics processing units, or GPUs, were used to train ChatGPT.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 May 2025
The story, written down on a clay tablet in Mesopotamia around 2,100 B.C., is the seed to the legend.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
The company reported writing down the value of its equity stake by $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion and incurring $2.7 billion in restructuring charges.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
When shame or fear surfaces, instead of pushing the feeling away, taking a practical approach, writing down the specific thought that is being experienced, and challenging it with evidence is key.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 May 2025
The story, written down on a clay tablet in Mesopotamia around 2,100 B.C., is the seed to the legend.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
The company reported writing down the value of its equity stake by $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion and incurring $2.7 billion in restructuring charges.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
When shame or fear surfaces, instead of pushing the feeling away, taking a practical approach, writing down the specific thought that is being experienced, and challenging it with evidence is key.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write down
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Acutis' first miracle was recorded in 2020, according to CNN.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Give your guest room a refresh by picking it up in gray or lilac before checking out more of the brand’s home, kitchen, and dining essentials while they’re marked down.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Women's Skien Valley Hoodie This essential Skien Valley sun hoodie is marked down from $70 to $53 through this weekend.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Saint Laurent logged the shortest tenure, only two years, and Bohan the longest, spanning three decades.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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On the other end of the strikeout spectrum are Hall of Fame pitchers from more than 100 years ago who logged vast numbers of innings while striking out far fewer batters per inning.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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While surrounding states like Illinois and Minnesota have moved to the left, and Wisconsin leans blue, despite swinging for Trump in 2024, Iowa has largely been written off as a red state.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Before Trump’s 2017 tax bill, the constituents could write off their state and local taxes.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
2 June 2025
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In 2001, Winfrey began to set down roots for what is now known as Promised Land, her sprawling home in Montecito, California.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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After years of moving around and chasing various coaching jobs, Finch envisioned going back home to Pennsylvania to set down roots.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The Hurricanes extended their improbable postseason run at least one more day, taking down the Louisville Cardinals 9-6 in a come-from-behind victory in Game 2 of the NCAA super regionals on Saturday.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Champlin Park took down Eagan High School, 5-0, in the quarterfinals and White Bear Lake, 3-2, in the semifinals.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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