writes

verb

present tense third-person singular of write
1
as in pens
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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2
as in corresponds
to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away

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Recent Examples of writes Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist who hunts and writes about dinosaurs. — Big Think, 31 July 2026 Lal Ded writes that the divine can be found within oneself by Hindus and Muslims alike. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 That could test his credibility, CNBC's Matt Peterson writes. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The wrong provider skips the workup, misses underlying causes and writes prescriptions without proper follow-up bloodwork. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 An engineer writes instructions, and the software follows them. — Tyler Akidau, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Trump’s selling Wall Street early access to his Truth Social posts is ethically repugnant, but may be legal, columnist Michael Hiltzik writes. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The remaining 11 were co-writes with some of Nashville’s brightest lyricists. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 Eggers writes with passion and precision about each step of Cricket’s progress, from his early tentative efforts to his growing mastery. — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writes
  1. pens
  2. corresponds
  3. composes
  4. communicates
  5. authors
  6. posts
Verb
  • This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Sarah Rothschild pens the screenplay with Elizabeth Cantillon producing.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
Definition of pens
Verb
  • This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of composes
Verb
  • The best content communicates one idea, one insight or one call to action.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • One of his task forces aimed at reshaping the Fed’s operations is focused on how the central bank communicates.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of communicates
Verb
  • In addition, Roberts often authors the opinions in the biggest cases – and there are some big ones left.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Clare McAndrew, who authors the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, told The Observer that demand for his paintings had surged more than 1,200 percent in the forty-eight hours following his passing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026
Definition of authors
Verb
  • Steffen has been a vocal supporter of Sarnecki’s campaign and regularly posts online advocating for Sarnecki and critiquing Masterson.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The supergroup will not submit the album for consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards, each member revealed through individual Instagram Story posts on July 29.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
Definition of posts

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