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as in to pen
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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as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
Kenny Lacy wrote a message to parents on his Facebook hours after it was revealed his son had died in the Houston area.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the posts spreading disinformation falsely claimed that they were written by Frisco Police Chief David Shilson and the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the posts spreading disinformation falsely claimed that they were written by Frisco Police Chief David Shilson and the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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In honor of the couple's eighth wedding anniversary, Lindsey penned a sweet post about his wife on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This past December, a nonprofit fencing organization, the Fair Fencing Organization, penned an open letter to USA Fencing Board Members urging the re-evaluation of its stance on several issues, including transgender inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sure, there are some departures from the episode (characters communicate with the throng by taking acid… not exactly something Netflix can or would want to bring to gamers at home).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hardy allegedly unknowingly communicated with undercover MPD officers via text message to organize handovers in a downtown parking garage.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bailey and Mason, among others, authored the NASA Twins Study, which followed identical twin astronauts, one of whom spent a year on the ISS and the other on Earth.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Outside of her entertainment career, Beauvais has authored children's books and been an advocate for racial equality in Hollywood.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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At the microscopic level, fluids are composed of particles—little billiard balls bopping around and occasionally colliding—and Newton’s laws of motion work well to describe their trajectories.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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New Shepard is composed of both a rocket and a crew capsule, which is outfitted with large windows for its passengers to gaze out of during the roughly 11-minute spaceflight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Several videos posted on social media platforms, including TikTok, X and Facebook, show four horseback riders trotting down the aisle at the Baker Walmart, located on Groom Road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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