1
as in penning
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 communicating
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of writing
Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That became very important for us in the writing.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 15 May 2026
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
To everyone watching and writing about this film, thank you for sitting with our story.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Noun
Combined with its anime-style writing and story beats, the movie was in a poor position for any category nomination.
—Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That became very important for us in the writing.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 15 May 2026
Verb
So Rodgers gets another shot at writing his legacy.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
To everyone watching and writing about this film, thank you for sitting with our story.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
Noun
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But according to a document sent to players by the PWHL Players Association last month, which was reviewed by The Athletic, there will be a series of signing windows and no traditional expansion draft, a departure from last year’s process.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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An independent review of over 30,000 documents concluded the breakdown arose not from safety or financial concerns, but from a collapse of trust.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Ann Wilson has been penning poetry lately.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When communicating with your team or cross-functional team members, focus on the positive and provide a safe environment.—
Christina Wood,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Brazil’s government said in a statement that from now on platforms must analyze any complaints, and if the content is deemed criminal, remove it immediately, while communicating the decision to the person responsible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This group – which included women with graying hair and comfortable OnCloud running shoes, a doctoral student scribbling in a tiny notebook and men wearing office casual chinos – were talking death over tea and vegan strawberry cookies in a gathering commonly called a Death Cafe.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As anachronisms constantly threaten to puncture the illusion, the cast stays wry, nimble and self-conscious in order to locate plot points and jokes that reinforce the golden-age radio setting, scribbling notes and introducing characters that propel them through ludicrous narrative arcs.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fellow Canadian, 52, was released after posting the same bond amount and pleaded not guilty.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Stay Visible To Passive Talent Rare talent isn’t found by posting and waiting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Andreessen Horowitz, Cultural Leadership Fund convenes the channels — music, film, tools, audience, policy — that are co-authoring what comes next.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Le Rhul is credited with authoring the charter.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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