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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Presidents have seized upon some of the vague wording in the War Powers Resolution to justify their actions abroad.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Noun
There was no wording or phrasing in the Fed’s press release, reports or methodology about testing or measuring private credit or private debt in this year’s test.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Presidents have seized upon some of the vague wording in the War Powers Resolution to justify their actions abroad.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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Barring any specific language in the Wilkins contract, the Raiders will have an uphill battle to fight.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The money, which was used to found a range of initiatives including teacher training and English language programs, was suspended by the Trump administration on June 30 pending a review by the federal Office of Management and Budget.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Jane writes in a voice that is reflective of her time, which means her books don’t feel accessible for many readers today.—
Emily Rath,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Building a Routine That Works with Your Skin, Not Against It A successful acid routine begins with frequency and formulation.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The floor below those furnishings is made from quite a natural little formulation of linoleum that incorporates a mix of jute fabric, linseed oil, cork flour and natural resins.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Unlikely phrasing and an email sender address that isn’t Apple.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Well, Neruda and a full inventory of why he’s not suited for her that concludes with the moon-star-sun phrasing so close to her heart.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Verb
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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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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Police arrested the 15-year-old boy after an investigation, according to a statement from Elsmere police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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In a statement, the White House pushed back on the assertion that tariffs would increase costs for Americans.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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