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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Damon played one of Jack's former roommates in a non-speaking role.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Using a Negroni and up to two glasses of Malbec, get through pre-appetizer chitchat, group ordering, salad, entrées, dessert, all the way to the Uber ride home, without oversharing or otherwise saying anything that will result in an emotional hangover the next morning.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Minutes later, dispatchers received another call saying that the suspect was a relative of the caller and that about nine people lived inside the home.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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For example, lying isn’t merely uttering a falsehood.—
Robert B. Talisse,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 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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Zoo officials were quick to clarify the nature of the encounter, stating that the wolf’s behavior was not aggressive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both leaders repeatedly failed to provide financial records to the union’s executive board and trustees, stating that the credit card statements were not ready to be shared with the board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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