formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 
formulated; formulating
1
2
a
: to develop a formula for the preparation of (something, such as a soap or plastic)
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
b
: to prepare according to a formula
formulate the vaccine against malaria
Examples of formulate in a Sentence
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The durable drugstore polish is formulated to last up to 15 days sans a UV light.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Many outdoor-safe mildew removers are specifically formulated for patio furniture and can help eliminate stubborn spores without damaging the material.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Using her pharmaceutical background, Dixon used those ingredients shared by her grandmother to formulate a concoction that cured her in mere days.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for formulate
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt
formulated; formulating
1
: to express in a formula
2
: to put in systematic form : state definitely and clearly
formulate a plan
formulation
noun
ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən
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