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
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
The city’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division uses a special tractor fitted with an articulating bucket to scoop up leaves, small branches and other yard waste.
—Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The 'Robot Phone' has an articulating gimbal arm with a camera at one end, and the whole thing is hidden behind a sliding glass panel on the back of the phone.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Accurately and completely articulating your organization’s pain points, ideal outcomes and success metrics will help ensure that the agency understands your challenges and can recommend a path forward based on their experience and specializations.
—Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In its view, an effective decentralized terrorist campaign requires, at the very least, articulating clear guidelines to ensure that the attacks align with the group’s strategic plan.
—Barak Mendelsohn, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2016
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
Elements of a Positive Vision for AI Many have argued that turning the tide of climate action requires clearly articulating a path towards positive outcomes.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The city’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division uses a special tractor fitted with an articulating bucket to scoop up leaves, small branches and other yard waste.
—Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The 'Robot Phone' has an articulating gimbal arm with a camera at one end, and the whole thing is hidden behind a sliding glass panel on the back of the phone.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Accurately and completely articulating your organization’s pain points, ideal outcomes and success metrics will help ensure that the agency understands your challenges and can recommend a path forward based on their experience and specializations.
—Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In its view, an effective decentralized terrorist campaign requires, at the very least, articulating clear guidelines to ensure that the attacks align with the group’s strategic plan.
—Barak Mendelsohn, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2016
Verb
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
Elements of a Positive Vision for AI Many have argued that turning the tide of climate action requires clearly articulating a path towards positive outcomes.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
Adjective
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Damon played one of Jack's former roommates in a non-speaking role.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Each is distinct and immersively imagined by author Woody Brown, himself a non-speaking person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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About 10%-20% of people with the condition also have what’s known as coprolalia, which manifests in people involuntarily uttering profanity, ethnic slurs and other socially unacceptable words or phrases.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SpaceX has actually recently floated the idea of a data center in our planet's orbit, which would involve putting something like a million more satellites up there.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then in December, one of the town’s largest employers, Roseburg Forest Products, shut down its veneer mill, putting 140 employees out of work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After all, anyone can sound somewhat articulate via email by using AI.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some residents blamed the flooding on clogged drainage systems, stating that city authorities ought to have prepared by ensuring there was functional drainage infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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One part of the meetings was clearly stating to each player where the organization sees them; some are on the roster, some are competing for a spot, others are there to learn from the veterans and get valuable experience before heading back to the minor leagues to begin their season.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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