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
Synonyms
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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Thankfully, this one is specifically formulated to rinse out cleanly, leaving no residue that can weigh down your hair or clog your follicles, which can ultimately impede hair growth.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
From there, the university will formulate design concepts and cost estimates for potential renovations.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
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The serum is formulated with No7's proprietary, patent-pending peptide technology, Pepticology, which promotes the skin's self-repair process.
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This type of gasoline is formulated to prevent excessive evaporation when temperatures warm.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
Nescafé tasted to me like something formulated in a malicious lab experiment involving dust and cinders and few, if any, coffee beans.
—Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 shoppers recently scooped up this face moisturizer that is formulated with hyaluronic acid and sunscreen.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The simplicity of formulating our aversion technology was to look at the problem logically, rather than scientifically.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
From there, the university will formulate design concepts and cost estimates for potential renovations.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Specifically formulated for cats and dogs, FOCL Premium Pet CBD Drops can help your pet live life more comfortably.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The serum is formulated with No7's proprietary, patent-pending peptide technology, Pepticology, which promotes the skin's self-repair process.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
This type of gasoline is formulated to prevent excessive evaporation when temperatures warm.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
Nescafé tasted to me like something formulated in a malicious lab experiment involving dust and cinders and few, if any, coffee beans.
—Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 shoppers recently scooped up this face moisturizer that is formulated with hyaluronic acid and sunscreen.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The simplicity of formulating our aversion technology was to look at the problem logically, rather than scientifically.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
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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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