1
as in spoke
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in enunciated
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of articulated
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
On a one-of-a-kind modular necklace, a mix of nine strands in rose and white gold are presented with articulated cubes in two different sizes and heights for dimension.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, however, a patriot like Leonard Matlovich doesn’t quite fit into the rubric articulated by Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War.
—Arman Khan, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for articulated
Verb
Peck uses Orwell’s own words (voiced by the actor Damian Lewis) to illustrate how the author’s vision of a totalitarian future, as articulated in his seminal novel 1984, can be glimpsed around the world.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
On a one-of-a-kind modular necklace, a mix of nine strands in rose and white gold are presented with articulated cubes in two different sizes and heights for dimension.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Ellison has articulated a plan that calls for CBS News to work harder to reach center-left and center-right viewers, and become a place known for facts and truth.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, however, a patriot like Leonard Matlovich doesn’t quite fit into the rubric articulated by Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War.
—Arman Khan, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for articulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulated
Verb
-
Actor William Daniels, 98, who played the character on all seven seasons of the '90s sitcom, expressed a strong opinion on Monday, using his first-hand experience with former President Richard Nixon as a comparison.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
-
While most Democrats and independents — 88% and 62%, respectively — expressed disapproval, only 31% of Republicans did the same.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Instead, in a complete flip the script moment, that quote was uttered by the blindsider in question, Sage, who refused to hug the disposed of Shannon.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
-
The words Republican and Democrat are rarely, if ever uttered.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Xi also invoked Panchsheel—the five principles of peaceful coexistence jointly enunciated by India and China in 1954—but Modi chose not to respond.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Conklin did not edit the de Blasio article, a person familiar with the coverage said.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
-
What’s more, Microsoft will remain capacity constrained for the remainder of the fiscal year, Hood said.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Thirty-two people faced charges ranging from theft and murder to witchcraft, Claire Kehily, councillor for Maidstone Borough Council, told CNN.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
-
One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Yet if apocalypticism is phrased in the rhetoric of visionary metaphor and symbol, then the current climate crisis is rendered in the language of arid climatology and geology, a distinction which makes a huge difference.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulated. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share