1
: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate
2
: a candidate whose name is written in
wrote in; written in; writing in; writes in
1
: to insert in a document or text
2
a
: to insert (a name not listed on a ballot or voting machine) in an appropriate space
b
: to cast (a vote) in this manner
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Tariff fears dominated write-in responses to the survey.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
The will itself was written in June 2005 and submitted in Santa Fe County court March 6.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Incumbent Yvette Colbourne faces a challenge from write-in candidate Luis Pedraza for Commission Seat 2.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Tariff fears dominated write-in responses to the survey.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings wrote in an objection to a motion that prosecutors provided the evidence in the same format it was given to them and that each of their expert witness disclosures informs the defense about the main opinion of the witness’s testimony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
The will itself was written in June 2005 and submitted in Santa Fe County court March 6.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Write-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-in. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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