pencil (in)

verb

Definition of pencil (in)next
as in to author

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  1. author
  2. pen
  3. scribble
Verb
  • The analysts who authored the reports also offered retailers and brands strategies to mitigate economic disruptions.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Vought authored a chapter in the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda on the Executive Office of the President of the United States and will be in charge of overseeing the White House budget and implementation of Trump’s policies throughout the executive branch.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of author
Verb
  • The book also includes personal reflections and notes penned by Swift, providing a special look into her experiences during the tour.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The Princess of Wales has penned a supportive message for Addiction Awareness Week Comments Kate Middleton is speaking up for those affected by addiction.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of pen
Verb
  • Since football fandom kicked in in the 1970s, the path to football writing started as a teenager scribbling for a fanzine.
    Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The man scribbled outside the boxes on his ballot and crumbled it up.
    Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of scribble
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penciled (in)

pencil (in)

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“Pencil (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pencil%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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