articulated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of articulatednext
as in enunciated

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verb

past tense of articulate
1
as in spoke
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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2
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

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3
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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Recent Examples of articulated
Adjective
Here in Sacramento, Allora offers a fully articulated vegetarian and vegan prix fixe menu, with multiple options for each course. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Inside his brilliance lies a complex vibrato, leading to the richest of articulated vocals, even some soulful deviation that lean towards hints of melisma. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Verb
That really is the issue, as the White House articulated and the NATO summit confirmed, and that is Iran cannot be permitted to have a nuclear weapon. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Yet for some thinkers today the involuntary dispersion of the Jews (galut or golah) is articulated as being inherently different from the voluntary exile of the Jews (diaspora or tfutsot). — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulated
  1. enunciated
  2. expressed
  3. said
  4. uttered
  5. voiced
  6. stated
  7. told
  8. pronounced
Adjective
  • Lightfoot’s vocals were added later, as his crisply enunciated singing, vivid lyrics and Irish-style folk melody sold the storytelling.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of enunciated
Verb
  • Inde Navarrette, who had expressed interest in Mystique, was a surprise reveal as Rogue.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the post’s caption, Love expressed her desire to return to the stage.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Flores used the recordings to cash in on his job at the department without working.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Gauthier, Raytheon’s vice president for Naval Systems & Sustainment, said the demonstration supports faster development of autonomous undersea capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of uttered
Adjective
  • Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Definition of voiced
Verb
  • Summary Despite their progressive reputation and stated support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), millennials often don't actively advocate for these programs in the workplace.
    — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • Jeff Niklaus, the founder and CEO of Compliant Technologies, told AP by email that the company was unable to comment.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As far as Davis was told, once the ordeal was handled, the player simply asked for a different helmet and returned to practice.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of told
Adjective
  • Sorry to disappoint, but the slope at St James’ Park remains — albeit in a less pronounced form.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This contrast with the rest of the world was even more pronounced in natural gas.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
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