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
How Dragon-Scale Anxiety Rings Work Dragon-scale anxiety rings are chunky, often dark-metal rings built with overlapping scale-like plates or articulated sections that move beneath the fingers. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 With articulated knees and dual-layer knee panels and kickplates, they’re made for serious hiking and rated highly for multiday backpacking adventures. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
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The study reinforces something many of us have experienced but perhaps never articulated. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Neither the council nor the committee has articulated what will take the place of the existing process. — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 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
  • Kid Cudi defended his decision to perform with his longtime friend and controversial musician, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), after some fans and critics expressed disappointment.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The trend was expressed through several looks at Celine and spotted in the Chanel fall-winter 2026–2027 collection too.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Iliman Ndiaye, another City debutant, showed flashes of promise, while Gianluigi Donnarumma made a couple of big saves when needed (the less said about the moment the Italian nearly let the ball go under his foot and over the goal-line, the better).
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of said
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  • Every exclamation, every hesitation, every slip of the tongue (including the film’s title, reportedly uttered by the real Chaplin twins once) comes simultaneously from both women.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • John Kay, The Sun’s then-chief reporter, used to say that whatever words a subject uttered was copy.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 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
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  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has explicitly stated that the Canadian economy needs to execute a new pivot.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As stated earlier, Gordon has primarily been used as a left-winger, which the coaching staff believe is his best position, but another factor in his signing was his capacity to play centrally in attack, too.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • The pound also drew support at the start of the Iran conflict in April on outsized market expectations for a monetary policy response to inflation fears from the Bank of England, Jane Foley, senior FX strategist at Rabobank, told CNBC.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As an aside, imagine the outcry there would be from Leclerc fans if Ferrari had told him to back up Hamilton.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of told
Adjective
  • Geddy Lee, Rush No bassist’s singing voice has ever created a more pronounced contrast with his instrument than Rush’s Geddy Lee, who moved the piercing wail of influences like Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant up another octave.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The gap in temperature can feel even more pronounced depending on whether the playing surface is grass or artificial turf.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulated. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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