How to Use write in a Sentence

write

verb
  • Please write your name at the top of each sheet.
  • The note was written in blue ink.
  • She wrote “tag sale” on the sign in big letters.
  • Write the number as a decimal instead of as a fraction.
  • I'm writing an article for the school newspaper.
  • She wrote hundreds of poems during her lifetime.
  • She wrote an essay comparing two poems.
  • I don't have anything to write with. Could I borrow a pen?
  • A lot of kids wrote on the inside for the thrill of writing.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 26 Sep. 2023
  • In his case, the researchers write, the idea isn’t so hard to believe.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2022
  • There are trends that write themselves, and this is one of them.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2024
  • But the lies written on the chart by Trump’s campaign have cost lives.
    Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
  • Scott wrote on a follow-up post of himself and his bride to be.
    Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • That would have left less than one full day to research, write the letter, and drop it in the mail.
    Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Now the Pattersons write songs and make videos on their lunch breaks.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • And Phoebe sets out to write a Christmas song for her friends but struggles to get it to rhyme.
    Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Born deaf, he is supposed to have never learned to read or write.
    Briana Miller, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
  • That’s a far cry from the Web3 obituaries that have been written over the past year.
    François Candelon, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Reynolds wrote a version of the script that included both roles.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Of course, the role Robeson was born to play was not written by Eugene O’Neill.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Thompson has written the show’s book and penned the lyrics with Clark who also composed the score.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Pick a few of your favorite funny puns and use them to write a super cute note.
    Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 12 Dec. 2022
  • That was a big moment for me in my own healing process, writing that...
    Madison Feller, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
  • As the train approached, Sheppard wrote, only the leader of the mob remained.
    Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
  • In need of a shot of momentum, Bass’ campaign team had their pollster, David Binder, write a memo about the state of the race.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Owens wrote alongside a video of her strong vault, and of Snoop Dogg showing off a Simone t-shirt.
    Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
  • Inasmuch as Hong would ever write one, Ms. Kim becomes the villain of the piece.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Journalists write their stories and move on to the next, rarely looking back.
    Julie Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023
  • At its simplest, the problem is two-pronged, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
    Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Submit a letter to the editor or write to letters@theatlantic.com.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2024

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