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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 June 2025
The notable decrease in theatrical Marvel features on the immediate horizon aligns with Disney CEO Bob Iger’s recently articulated strategy for the company’s superhero features.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 May 2025
Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Arms and legs are articulated at each major joint, suggesting a mix of electric motors, possibly supplemented by hydraulics for more demanding loads.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
After all, what good are words to a Gemini if not appropriately articulated?
Cancer: Sheriff Woody
Woody the Sheriff is the ultimate classic and nostalgic toy, which is why he is represented by sentimental and memorable Cancer.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 June 2025
The notable decrease in theatrical Marvel features on the immediate horizon aligns with Disney CEO Bob Iger’s recently articulated strategy for the company’s superhero features.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 May 2025
Adjective
Foucault articulated the judicial and penal shifts from public punishment to private regulation, drawing particular attention to Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon, an architectural concretization of the unseen but ever-present authority of the state.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Arms and legs are articulated at each major joint, suggesting a mix of electric motors, possibly supplemented by hydraulics for more demanding loads.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulated
Verb
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Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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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
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These signatures become more pronounced as drones are made to fly faster or carry heavier payloads.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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While Volpe has shown flashes of potential at the plate, his slumps have been far more pronounced.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The news agency also quoted medical workers who stated that four bodies had been recovered from the crash so far.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The mascara is designed with a flexible brush that bends to extend your lashes, and it’s formulated with bamboo extract and other ingredients that volumize and hydrate your lashes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, the questions and inquiries being formulated by the current administration have answers that have been well documented through a multitude of studies.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulated. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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