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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
On the website, volunteer moderators share best practices for tapering, often referring to a handbook for doctors written by Horowitz, the British psychiatrist.
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Emily Corwin, NPR, 9 July 2025
Editor’s note: All week, The Athletic is writing about college football rivalries at a moment of change in the sport.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Colbert and Talon hoped marriages would occur within two weeks of women’s arrival, but historian Yves Landry writes that most marriages occurred months later, as the women took time to select appropriate partners.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
The 6-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, could dramatically reshape how citizenship is granted in the United States.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
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Emily Corwin, NPR, 9 July 2025
Editor’s note: All week, The Athletic is writing about college football rivalries at a moment of change in the sport.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Colbert and Talon hoped marriages would occur within two weeks of women’s arrival, but historian Yves Landry writes that most marriages occurred months later, as the women took time to select appropriate partners.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
The 6-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, could dramatically reshape how citizenship is granted in the United States.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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In 1992, three women — Laura McAllister, Michele Adams and Karen Jones — penned a missive to Alun Evans, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) general secretary, requesting an audience.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Stoner, a Disney Channel veteran, first opened up about their sexuality in 2018, penning an emotional essay for Teen Vogue.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Testing policies should remain clearly communicated, consistently applied, and compliant with applicable laws.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Chen ultimately began to communicate with a member of the Navy on social media, the DOJ alleges, and arranged for a tour of the USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego with the employee.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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During the 2025 legislative session, Bettencourt authored Senate Bill 1365, which would have given the TEA authority to appoint state oversight over districts that sue the state over academic accountability.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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In his final six starts — four in the regular season and two in the playoffs — Darvish posted a 2.48 ERA over 36⅓ innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The office of Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to Fox News Digital that Perkins posted the video.—
Brooke Taylor , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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