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
There is no next line where Fleming then articulates what those pronouns should be.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The band’s visual world for the record articulates much more.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Against that backdrop, a distinct leadership pattern has emerged and Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact, articulates this philosophy with unusual clarity.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In contrast to Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, whose revolutionary vision was deliberately vague regarding the future status of ethnic groups, the current opposition leadership project articulates a centralized political order that excludes ethnic inclusion and power-sharing.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
What Wolfgang-Smith articulates is how the experience of reading O’Brian’s twenty books starts to blur into patterns that are instantly recognizable to anyone in a long term relationship.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Horror articulates trauma in a way that no other genre does, except fairy tale and parable.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
Through the lens of one Palestinian-Mexican family, the film poignantly articulates how a family can be affected and the importance of finding the tools to heal that trauma.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Your child articulates a savings goal.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The band’s visual world for the record articulates much more.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Against that backdrop, a distinct leadership pattern has emerged and Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact, articulates this philosophy with unusual clarity.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In contrast to Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, whose revolutionary vision was deliberately vague regarding the future status of ethnic groups, the current opposition leadership project articulates a centralized political order that excludes ethnic inclusion and power-sharing.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
What Wolfgang-Smith articulates is how the experience of reading O’Brian’s twenty books starts to blur into patterns that are instantly recognizable to anyone in a long term relationship.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Horror articulates trauma in a way that no other genre does, except fairy tale and parable.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
Through the lens of one Palestinian-Mexican family, the film poignantly articulates how a family can be affected and the importance of finding the tools to heal that trauma.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Your child articulates a savings goal.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulates
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Atkinson plays the titular role, a clueless man who lives alone, rarely speaks, and struggles to exist as a functional adult in the world.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference Greg Sankey speaks during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room on Friday, March 6, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Williams says the same approach can help caregivers respond more compassionately when someone with dementia expresses a mistaken belief, confusing idea, or hallucination.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When a user expresses suicidal intent, ChatGPT is supposed to refer users to 988, the suicide and crisis hotline.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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State media says the ship is designed to handle various weapons systems, including antiair and anti-naval weapons, as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The simple strategy that spawned the Aflac duck The experiences that a long-serving CEO accumulates bring wisdom, Amos says.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Phil Alden Robinson directed Kevin Costner to one of the most beloved performances of his career as an average Iowan who hears a voice that tells him to build a baseball field.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jokic either fell or flopped — depending on who tells it — over the top of George four minutes into the game when the burgeoning Utah star tried the maneuver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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This meta podcast discusses a college student's dream of becoming a narrative podcaster.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2020 Department of Agriculture document that discusses oil and gas development of the grasslands where the trail is located, drill pads are expected to involve four to seven acres of initial disturbance, which would be reduced to an acre or less as the site is maintained.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Angelina is another person who talks a lot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this episode, Mitzi talks to Bret Anthony Johnston about his new story collection, Encounters with Unexpected Animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Articulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulates. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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