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noun

Definition of write-upnext
as in feature
a written description or review of something There's a write-up of the restaurant in the paper.

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verb

as in to write

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Recent Examples of write-up
Noun
Match's profiles are far richer than Zoosk's anemic write-ups. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 Not one has missed the write-up in a roundup, be that pillows, comforters, or cooling sheets. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Verb
They are accused of not even staging phony robberies, but merely writing up police reports for non-existent robberies. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026 The incident was investigated by the police and written up in the paper as a burglary. — Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-up
  1. feature
  2. write
  3. review
  4. describe
  5. report
  6. speak out
  7. article
  8. speak up
Noun
  • The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie, a harrowing account of one family’s separation during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, earned Watts an Oscar nomination for best actress and marked Holland’s acting debut in a live-action feature film.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This is a more bullish take than the German bank's previous forecast on June 23, written when inflation fears were rife.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of write
Noun
  • Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The software also tracks verbal commitments in a log called the Promise Ledger, so that staff can be held accountable during performance reviews.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of review
Verb
  • Swangy describes foods that blend sweet, spicy and tangy flavors.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • The earliest cases dated to April and occurred in evaluation environments that lacked what the company described as standard safeguards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press journalists Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • Kahan joins a growing list of artists who have spoken out against the White House for using their music on social media.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • The founder of $7 billion Taylor Farms, whose lettuce was linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, speaks out for the first time.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of speak out
Noun
  • As Robert Daugherty, CEO of the Jack Welch Management Institute, argued in an article titled Family Businesses Face A New Era Of Wealth Transition, the pressure points in this era are tax planning and continuity.
    — Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • United was asked to confirm these new routes, and this article will be updated if a response is given.
    — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Verb
  • Jennifer Morrison, the state’s public-safety commissioner, has also spoken up.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Dawson sued the university's governing board, arguing she was discriminated against because of her race and gender, and that she was fired in retaliation for speaking up about bias.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of speak up

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