writes up

verb

Definition of writes upnext
present tense third-person singular of write up
as in speaks up

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  1. speaks up
  2. speaks out
  3. describes
  4. writes
  5. publishes
Verb
  • Exceptional human being, trustworthy dude, does his homework, speaks up.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Touching the Art also delves into erasure and gaslighting, illustrating the all-too-common silencing that occurs when a family member speaks up about violence or abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of speaks up
Verb
  • Jessica Mann speaks out on Harvey Weinstein mistrial Mann reacted to the outcome in a statement obtained by USA TODAY.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Now, Hayes speaks out on safety issues, sharing his story of recovery.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Definition of speaks out
Verb
  • In an interview with the website Public Parking, the writer Lucy Ives describes ad-libbing a writing exercise to kill an awkward classroom silence.
    — David O’Neill, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
  • Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Definition of describes
Verb
  • Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
  • Choe writes for the Associated Press.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Definition of writes
Verb
  • Newsreel is a scrollable app that publishes stories on topics from politics to pop culture.
    — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Rorra is also uncertified but publishes independent third-party lab results and meets NSF 177 testing requirements.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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