penning

[pen-ing] / ˈpɛn ɪŋ /

VERB

enclose

Synonyms

STRONG

box cage case confine coop corral hedge mew

WEAK

close in fence in hem in shut in

Antonyms

STRONG

free let go release set free

WEAK

speak

VERB

write

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compose jot down

STRONG

autograph draft engross indict

WEAK

commit to paper draw up

Antonyms

WEAK

free let go release speak

Example Sentences

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He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Shareholders say they don’t see Abel penning op-eds or making appearances on TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Guild’s many hats include helping manage $1 billion for 180,000 “everyday investors” as she calls them, looking after Robinhood Strategies long-term wealth management for clients, and penning a weekly blog.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

The married filmmakers started penning the semi-autobiographical screenplay as a therapeutic exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic shortly after adopting their son.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

There seemed to be nothing penning them in.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama