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as in pens
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 corresponds
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of writes
Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, writes about violent weather, climate change and other news.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That’s actually the theme of an essay that Masha Gessen, who writes often about Russia and its many ills, has asked.
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Nolan writes and directs, reuniting with some of his frequent below-the-line collaborators including cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and composer Ludwig Göransson.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
—
Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That’s actually the theme of an essay that Masha Gessen, who writes often about Russia and its many ills, has asked.
—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Nolan writes and directs, reuniting with some of his frequent below-the-line collaborators including cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and composer Ludwig Göransson.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writes
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Sarah Rothschild pens the screenplay with Elizabeth Cantillon producing.
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Amazon moved fast to board the project and the film will now be a big priority at the studio as Loeb pens the script.
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Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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Laughter communicates a playful, happy feeling without using words.
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More than just a structural framework, bone also functions as a highly active tissue that helps regulate the body’s mineral balance, supports blood cell production and communicates with multiple organ systems.
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In addition, Roberts often authors the opinions in the biggest cases – and there are some big ones left.
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Clare McAndrew, who authors the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, told The Observer that demand for his paintings had surged more than 1,200 percent in the forty-eight hours following his passing.
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Those wanting to monitor NDS’s output can always follow this Bluesky account, which posts an update any time a federal domain is registered or removed.
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Each year around July 4, the American Legion posts flags outside businesses and homes in Culbertson, including Hansen’s home.
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“Writes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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