1
as in speaks
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
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2
as in expresses
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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as in utters
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
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Recent Examples of articulates
Your child articulates a savings goal.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulates
Verb
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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If none of those speaks to you, the Victorian era has some fantastic mysteries and ghost stories to get lost in.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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McCormick said each one expresses a distinct element of Rag & Bone’s design identity, including subtle logo stitching, minimalist dials, signature hardware details and other key design motifs.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Human skin mainly expresses SAA1 and SAA2 rather than the mouse SAA3, so the same signaling loop still needs to be confirmed in our tissue.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The influencer, 26, graduated from nursing school in August 2024, and soon after, the high school sweethearts bought a house in Michigan, ending the long-distance aspect of their relationship, Adams tells PEOPLE exclusively.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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That film tells the true story of an Istituto Luce cameraman who filmed Mussolini and fascist propaganda, and, eventually, the head of communist Albania.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the video, Grinblat discusses Ball's height, which is 6-foot-7.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, Khalifa Bin Braik, chief executive officer of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, discusses the strategic thinking behind the transformation as well as the company’s ambitious plans and where the future of retail lies.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Articulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulates. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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