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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As the food industry shifts to natural dyes, more research should be done to study their safety and to formulate regulations on the concentration levels, Zhang said.
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While a choreographer dictates a sequence of movements for dance (and often works with experienced dancers), a creative movement director formulates a library of movements, gestures, expressions, character traits and narratives that inform how a model, actress or performer brings a vision to life.
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Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Korean skincare is formulated by and for Korean skin, similar to how Western skincare is often tested on lighter complexions only, hence the rise of melanin-focused, A-beauty brands, like S’Able Labs.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
As the food industry shifts to natural dyes, more research should be done to study their safety and to formulate regulations on the concentration levels, Zhang said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
While a choreographer dictates a sequence of movements for dance (and often works with experienced dancers), a creative movement director formulates a library of movements, gestures, expressions, character traits and narratives that inform how a model, actress or performer brings a vision to life.
—Cat Woods, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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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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