1
: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate
2
: a candidate whose name is written in
wrote in; written in; writing in; writes in
1
: to insert in a document or text
2
a
: to insert (a name not listed on a ballot or voting machine) in an appropriate space
b
: to cast (a vote) in this manner
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Supporters can choose from the list of Denver Peak FC, Colorado 14ers FC, Colorado Summit FC, Denver Elevate FC, Denver FC and Denver Gold FC with an option to submit a write-in name.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
That source code allows for more ambitious projects than have been possible thus far, Valve wrote in a blog post.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Tariffs dominated these write-ins responses and will be added to the list next quarter.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Supporters can choose from the list of Denver Peak FC, Colorado 14ers FC, Colorado Summit FC, Denver Elevate FC, Denver FC and Denver Gold FC with an option to submit a write-in name.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
New York State’s congestion, or cordon, pricing initiative does not provide an option for drivers to enter the city without paying a toll, Duffy wrote in a letter to Hochul.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
That source code allows for more ambitious projects than have been possible thus far, Valve wrote in a blog post.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Write-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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