as in speaking
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1
as in expressing
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
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2
as in saying
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 uttering
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
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Recent Examples of articulating
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
While news outlets attempt to maintain civility in comment sections by various forms of moderation and by articulating policies of acceptable speech, moderating comments itself is a labor-intensive endeavor, and not all news outlets want to or can dedicate the necessary amount of resources to it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Those decisions fit a strategy Wolff has been articulating for months.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Four Seasons 1’s design is dominated by dramatic features like the four-story Funnel Suite, articulating marina and a 66-foot-long swimming pool that looks more at home in one of its resorts than on a boat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
An underslung spare wheel holder and Cruisemaster DO35 articulating hitch are standard, and optional upgrades include an airbag suspension and rear recovery points.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The platform is designed to work in harmony with human operators, loading articulating dump trucks and performing repetitive excavation tasks with high precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
There’s a lesson in the character of Jenny actually speaking up for it, articulating and vocalizing your needs that can be met, or the relationship could not continue.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
The TrueLimb was sold directly to consumers in an effort to bypass the headaches of medical insurance, but even at $7,000—about 1/10th the cost of other multi-articulating myoelectric hands—the hand proved too expensive for many.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Nov. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
If Beijing is articulating its asks, Washington should articulate its own, from clemency for Jimmy Lai to substantive and measurable cooperation on Ukraine.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
At Davos, Dimon addressed geopolitical risk and America’s role in the world without attacking individuals, while still articulating a worldview grounded in alliances, stability, and democratic resilience.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Mitigators work in the other direction, articulating a spectrum of factors that might support lessened punishment, such as the defendant having no prior criminal record, or acting under significant duress.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Leider wasted no time in articulating his ethos, one that would come to permeate Artforum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Jan. 2026
Hazareesingh and Gibson emphasize the revolution’s role in articulating a radical idea of universal rights and cultivating new forms of democratic participation.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Its new security strategy emphasizes the need for greater investment in critical mineral supply chains, but without articulating a vision for how those minerals should be used.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Burke excels at articulating just how painfully Natalie’s mask hardens into a private hell that she’s subconsciously feared and created all her life.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
While news outlets attempt to maintain civility in comment sections by various forms of moderation and by articulating policies of acceptable speech, moderating comments itself is a labor-intensive endeavor, and not all news outlets want to or can dedicate the necessary amount of resources to it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Those decisions fit a strategy Wolff has been articulating for months.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Four Seasons 1’s design is dominated by dramatic features like the four-story Funnel Suite, articulating marina and a 66-foot-long swimming pool that looks more at home in one of its resorts than on a boat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
An underslung spare wheel holder and Cruisemaster DO35 articulating hitch are standard, and optional upgrades include an airbag suspension and rear recovery points.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The platform is designed to work in harmony with human operators, loading articulating dump trucks and performing repetitive excavation tasks with high precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
There’s a lesson in the character of Jenny actually speaking up for it, articulating and vocalizing your needs that can be met, or the relationship could not continue.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
The TrueLimb was sold directly to consumers in an effort to bypass the headaches of medical insurance, but even at $7,000—about 1/10th the cost of other multi-articulating myoelectric hands—the hand proved too expensive for many.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Was Hurzeler merely articulating what others in the game are too diplomatic to say?
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
If Beijing is articulating its asks, Washington should articulate its own, from clemency for Jimmy Lai to substantive and measurable cooperation on Ukraine.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
At Davos, Dimon addressed geopolitical risk and America’s role in the world without attacking individuals, while still articulating a worldview grounded in alliances, stability, and democratic resilience.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Mitigators work in the other direction, articulating a spectrum of factors that might support lessened punishment, such as the defendant having no prior criminal record, or acting under significant duress.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Leider wasted no time in articulating his ethos, one that would come to permeate Artforum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Jan. 2026
Hazareesingh and Gibson emphasize the revolution’s role in articulating a radical idea of universal rights and cultivating new forms of democratic participation.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Its new security strategy emphasizes the need for greater investment in critical mineral supply chains, but without articulating a vision for how those minerals should be used.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
Adjective
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Some may be non-speaking while others might speak very fluidly.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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After losing his natural speaking voice, Kilmer turned to an AI software company to digital recreate his voice.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Annamalai has also criticized the AIADMK, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu since 2021 and the BJP’s key ally in the state, accusing it of corruption and expressing skepticism about the alliance.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That, in turn, prompted Stephan’s office to release video of the incident and a document Thursday stating that prosecutors from her office had reviewed the police officers’ actions and determined the officers were not criminally liable.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Extension preserves an energy source South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster commented on the decision, stating that the extension preserves an energy source that the state relies on as demand grows.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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