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
plural -s
: one that formulates
especially
: a developer of commercial and industrial formulas
Examples of formulate in a Sentence
Verb
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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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
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Verb
Instead, use a cleaner specifically formulated for stainless steel.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
It’s formulated with the hero complex, procapil, which addresses hair loss at the root.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Hawco said the move had helped the company formulate a plan for what its slate for would be, and there is now one project in active development.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Established in 2023 to create multiple innovative, local and sustainable algae value chains in countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas, Locality sets the basis for the market uptake of innovative, socially responsible and sustainable products formulated using algal biomasses.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 14 Jun. 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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