scribed

Definition of scribednext
past tense of scribe
as in filed
to mark with or as if with a line or groove carefully scribed two lines into the wood

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Recent Examples of scribed Though Leo’s lyrics are raw and scribed with vigor and delivered with a backing choir that breaks down into soprano, alto, and tenor vibrato, the track feels too theatric and out of step sonically with the rest of the album. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 Instead of one community, which might be de- scribed as democratic, there appear separate and distinct communities that must be de- scribed as totalitarian. Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • According to court records obtained by USA TODAY, a class action lawsuit against Wren Kitchens US subsidiary was filed alleging that the company violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The National Religious Broadcasters association filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, asking the agency to investigate ABC.
    David Bauder, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • And scratched nonstick pans are a real concern for most home cooks.
    Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, Bump — who was drawn into the lineup after Tocchet scratched forward Matvei Michkov — scored a massive goal to get the Flyers on the board after falling behind 2-0.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Still, the energy in the room remained high as the crowd sang, bobbed their heads and grooved to the music from the comfort of their plush seats.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Scribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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