scribes 1 of 2

noun

plural of scribe
1
as in calligraphers
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts variations between the different manuscripts attest to the fallibility of the scribes who transmitted them

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2
as in clerks
an official whose job is to keep records the scribe keeps the minutes of the club's meetings

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3
as in writers
a person who creates a written work a book of dusty poems by some now-forgotten scribe

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scribes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scribe
as in files
to mark with or as if with a line or groove carefully scribed two lines into the wood

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Recent Examples of scribes
Noun
The assistant was Heidi, one of a growing number of AI medical scribes. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 Today, controversy over a regulator’s decision on AI scribes. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 But somewhere in the show’s creative journey and the blending of British television veterans and scribes from inside Jackson’s Power-verse, a lot of the specificity vanished into the ether. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Reports suggest that a season 2 writers’ room never opened and the scribes have since been released to pursue other projects. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 Kings may have wanted a single language for the convenience of their scribes and tax collectors, but republicans wanted it for the sake of the citizens. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 In Northern Europe, the scriptorium was often located next to the calefactorium (warming room), where a fire was kept alive, allowing scribes to step in and warm themselves when needed. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry. — Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
Their content is a reminder that scribes more than a century ago often had a flair for colorful language. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Monks consulted existing manuscripts of the Tripitaka, which scribes copied onto marble for stonemasons to chisel. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scribes
  1. calligraphers
  2. clerks
  3. writers
  4. files
  5. registrars
  6. authors
  7. scratches
  8. secretaries
Noun
  • Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of calligraphers
Noun
  • Each morning, before much of Broward County is awake, prosecutors, defense attorneys, deputies, clerks and court staff carry the weight of this process together.
    — Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Criminal charges against Smith had not yet been filed in Calaveras Superior Court, clerks there said Wednesday afternoon.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of clerks
Noun
  • Ahead of its sixth season, Brunson remains committed to acting and remaining in the writers’ room as opposed to directing episodes herself (for now).
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Franklin Park is mostly fiction; Crown Inn is mostly emerging writers and poets.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of writers
Verb
  • If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • The company, which files an annual report in Sweden under the name Eriksson Bros AB, has yet to release its most recent disclosure.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of files
Noun
  • The Bayeux Tapestry‘s journey to the British Museum was made possible by a remarkable team of conservators, registrars, engineers, and specialist art handlers whose work is rarely seen by the public—and the Times of London has given them their due.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In this cynical age, our local registrars of voters, usually one from each party, remain respected public officials.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of registrars
Noun
  • And the authors are very clear that large genome models come with risks.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The report’s authors said economic pressures are setting the stage for holiday shopping in 2026, as shoppers carefully evaluate every purchase.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of authors
Verb
  • But as his guitar scratches away at Stewart’s velvet synths and glances off Mitchell’s drums, sing Reilly does.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Preparing for a college football Saturday with ACC Network scratches the same gameplanning itch for Fisher that used to take up his time during his more than three decades as a coach.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • The secretaries of State and Homeland Security, acting together, could bring home every family member of an American service member and everyone else waiting only to be reunited with relatives already here.
    — Shawn VanDiver, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The support staff union, the Penn Hills Education Support Professionals, represents a range of staff from teachers' aides to secretaries and nurses and authorized a strike last month.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of secretaries

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