wrote

verb

Definition of wrotenext
past tense of write
1
as in penned
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 corresponded
to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away

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Recent Examples of wrote Khalilzad on Friday wrote on X that there had been reports of Pakistan arming Afghans to fight the Taliban inside Afghanistan and of the Pakistani military recruiting Afghans to fight anti-Pakistan insurgents. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Inspiring others In 1981, Runner’s World magazine published an article that Godby wrote about his 1978 run. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The letter her grandmother wrote her on the day she was born. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Nash Vazifdar, Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Shrivastava wrote the screenplay. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 Tarantino wrote the script for Cliff Booth, with David Fincher stepping in to direct this time around. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 Tarantino wrote the script but isn’t directing this time out, having handed the script off to frequent Pitt collaborator David Fincher. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026 In a Substack tribute, Rashaun’s friend Tiara Ramos wrote that Rashaun was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer last summer. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Fleming wrote Casino Royale in 1953, when Great Britain was feeling diminished. — Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
  1. penned
  2. corresponded
  3. posted
  4. communicated
Verb
  • Morisseau’s play, which dates back to 2019 and was penned to fulfill a commission offered by People’s Light Theatre in Malvern, Pennsylvania, takes place in a living room.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Following the September meeting, Associate Dean Manuela Wagner and Stamford Campus Dean Jennifer Orlikoff penned a letter recommending termination.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of penned
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponded
Verb
  • People were seen leading horses to safety through ankle-deep water, in a video posted by the National Weather Service.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of posted
Verb
  • Those business decisions are shaping the credibility of corporate promises long before they are communicated.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Both teams were asked to explain their absences and whether the league had communicated any instructions or expectations about the anthem.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of communicated

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