Definitions

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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Team Penning Association and went on the road promoting competitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Penning didn’t add much of a jolt to the Chargers’ attempts to secure more protection for Herbert in the second half of the season, often struggling to keep opposing pass rushers in front of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Austin Deculus replaced Hart and Trevor Penning temporarily replaced Mekhi Becton Jr. at right guard for a drive, creating the Chargers’ 24th offensive line combination of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Trevor Penning couldn’t help but smile and chuckle after arriving in the brisk El Segundo weather from New Orleans early Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

The first four dayes after Penning; Feed him with the Crumb of Old Manchet cut into square bits, thrice a day, and with the Coldest, and Sweetest Spring-water that can be had.

From The School of Recreation (1684 edition) Or, The Gentlemans Tutor, to those Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, Racing, Hawking, Riding, Cock-fighting, Fowling, Fishing by Howlett, Robert