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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3
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
C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
If your manager is not clearly articulating expectations, that’s also part of the problem worth addressing directly in conversation.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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
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
Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Moore did a good job on Maher’s show of articulating the problems with closed primaries.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
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
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
Adjective
All Campinawe models are built for off-road use, but the Adventure is of course the most rugged and features a 4,850-lb Cruisemaster independent suspension with 3-in lift, Lock 'n' Roll articulating hitch coupler, 33-in all-terrain tires and wraparound fender steps.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
If your manager is not clearly articulating expectations, that’s also part of the problem worth addressing directly in conversation.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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
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
Verb
Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.
—Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Moore did a good job on Maher’s show of articulating the problems with closed primaries.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
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
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
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
Verb
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California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Cannavaro is not the first global football star to infiltrate Uzbek football (Rivaldo played for Bunyodkor for three years towards the end of his career) but his appointment certainly got a football-mad nation talking.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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For executives, this kind of value is far easier to understand and articulate.—
Bill Howatt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The church elders welcomed the soft-spoken, articulate Latino whose maternal grandfather, Abraham Fernandez, was a Presbyterian minister.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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