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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work
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Recent Examples of formulate
Collagen and moisture-loss call for beauty products formulated specifically for the 40-plus consumer.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Countries around the world are scrambling to formulate their response to the duties, which have sparked global market chaos.
—Sophie Kiderlin,jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Countries around the world are scrambling to formulate their response to the duties, which have sparked global market chaos.
—Sophie Kiderlin,jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The artist repainted this portrait after Strindberg expressed his disapproval.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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At the microscopic level, fluids are composed of particles—little billiard balls bopping around and occasionally colliding—and Newton’s laws of motion work well to describe their trajectories.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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New Shepard is composed of both a rocket and a crew capsule, which is outfitted with large windows for its passengers to gaze out of during the roughly 11-minute spaceflight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One thousand submissions of past work and accompanying materials that best articulate the filmmaker’s vision will be accepted via the submissions process, 100 preliminary finalists will be selected and notified in May 2025.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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At the meeting, political appointee Abigale Tardif, who is principal deputy assistant administrator of the EPA’s office of air and radiation, instructed staff to draft a rule that would eliminate reporting requirements for 40 of the 41 sectors that are now required to submit data to the program.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Burns wanted to instruct city staff to draft a statement about the city’s commitment to protecting children.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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That was really what inspired me to write the book.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Transcribe phrases that resonate or challenge you.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Include how to phrase these questions tactfully and what responses might indicate a poor fit.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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