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as in saying
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 preparing
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 formulating
Which ultimately led the Biden administration to start formulating a new set of rules.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Arab leaders have for the past several weeks been formulating their own response.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Last week, when the Chiefs were formulating their plans for a potentially seismic offseason, every NFL team received a memo from the league.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
One of the key challenges, of course, is that formulating a policy around something that is evolving so quickly is incredibly difficult.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Staff is also in the process of formulating a budget for next year that will include funding for streetscape improvements.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
The central bank of the People’s Republic of China is responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policies, preventing and defusing financial risks and maintaining financial stability.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Crescendo Development, a small Fort Worth real estate outfit, has spent months formulating and selling its vision to replace the shuttered Woodhaven County Club with stores, apartments and homes.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
But its responsibilities go well beyond formulating a president’s budget and spending priorities.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Arab leaders have for the past several weeks been formulating their own response.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Last week, when the Chiefs were formulating their plans for a potentially seismic offseason, every NFL team received a memo from the league.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
One of the key challenges, of course, is that formulating a policy around something that is evolving so quickly is incredibly difficult.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Staff is also in the process of formulating a budget for next year that will include funding for streetscape improvements.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
The central bank of the People’s Republic of China is responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policies, preventing and defusing financial risks and maintaining financial stability.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Crescendo Development, a small Fort Worth real estate outfit, has spent months formulating and selling its vision to replace the shuttered Woodhaven County Club with stores, apartments and homes.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
But its responsibilities go well beyond formulating a president’s budget and spending priorities.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulating
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Membership schools need to decide whether investing millions of dollars in high school sports should be about winning championships or preparing teenagers to be adults.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Formulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulating. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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