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as in document

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verb

present participle of write
1
as in penning
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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2
as in communicating
to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away

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Recent Examples of writing
Noun
In 2023, season one raked in eight Emmys, including best limited series or anthology, lead actor, lead actress, writing and directing. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Inspired by the writing of Thomas Hardy, with a score by Gordon, To Sorrow was a meditation on humanity’s self-isolation from nature. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
Singing in the shower, gardening, baking, and writing poetry (yes, even awful poetry) are all good options. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 Ina Fassbender | Afp | Getty Images Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing
  1. document
  2. penning
  3. communicating
  4. composing
  5. corresponding
  6. scribbling
  7. posting
  8. authoring
Noun
  • The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to charging documents, the teens were allegedly plotting to rob Wright and displayed guns during a video call.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Verb
  • Marsh was an early champion of Springsteen, writing about him for Creem magazine and penning his first Rolling Stone cover story in 1978.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • After penning Carl Reiner’s 1978 comedy The One and Only starring Henry Winkler, Steve Gordon was hired to direct his own Arthur script for Orion.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of penning
Verb
  • In fact, one of the most challenging parts is communicating to the dog that ‘doing nothing’ is actually the task.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In our research, 30% of respondents named communicating value a top-three priority.
    — Andy Springer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of communicating
Verb
  • Eisenberg wrote, directed and produced the film, also appearing in it and composing its original music and lyrics.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • MarcAurele worked with former Second City director Alan Kliffer to turn three frenzied weeks of writing and composing into a one-night-only concert.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of composing
Verb
  • Like Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott today, Rosenwald realized that people who command great wealth have corresponding responsibilities to help others.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Each doughnut is topped with pieces resembling their corresponding characters.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Jack McGrail and Aiyana Da’Briel, staff leaders for the SoLa Live Accelerator program behind the event, seemed to be everywhere at once, passing out wristbands and scribbling on clipboards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Each time Yamamoto took the mound, his interpreter, Sonoda, sat on the dugout ledge, scribbling his own notes to help streamline Yamamoto’s process.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of scribbling
Verb
  • Keysight Technologies — The electronic test and measurement company rose 2% after posting third quarter results that exceeded expectations on the top and bottom lines.
    — Sean Conlon,Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Comcast’s latest earnings showed Peacock posting its first ever quarter in the black.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of posting
Verb
  • In an interview Saturday, Allen pointed to his experience authoring Proposition 4, a $10 billion bond aimed at helping the state prepare for wildfire, floods and other climate emergencies.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of humans authoring everything and tools assisting at the margins, intent becomes the primary human output.
    — Vaibhav Gujral, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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