as in speaking
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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
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
One of Zelnick’s biggest takeaways after coaching thousands of professionals over four decades is that people are often afraid of articulating their goals.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 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
Some kind person might well have assisted her in articulating the brief bolt of anguished understanding.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 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
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
One of Zelnick’s biggest takeaways after coaching thousands of professionals over four decades is that people are often afraid of articulating their goals.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 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
Some kind person might well have assisted her in articulating the brief bolt of anguished understanding.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
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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
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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your home and see what's still working and what could use an update—both practically speaking, and in terms of aesthetics.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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Federal officials, at the time of Ortega-Anguiano’s early release, were expressing frustration at sanctuary state restrictions that limit direct cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, still some others doubt the idea, saying foreign intervention might push the country towards more chaos in long term.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdrew from the Good case earlier this month, saying the Justice Department had prevented state investigators from accessing evidence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the night’s opening monologue, Glaser alluded to the Epstein files without actually uttering Jeffrey Epstein’s name.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the rehearsal, Ruffalo broke the fourth wall just once, after uttering a weirdly contemporary-sounding line having to do with CBS’ newsroom possibly wanting to keep its distance from the slowly developing Nixon-scandal story.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Washington — Federal Reserve officials convene this week at a pivotal moment in the US central bank’s 112-year history, with a series of historic events putting a spotlight on their ability to set interest rates without political interference.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the industry now begins talking seriously about agentic AI, a more independent and decision-capable form of artificial intelligence, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape cars, but how far it should be allowed to go.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many survivors have been helped by talking things through with a licensed psychotherapist.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With so many actors, teachers and those who are comfortable in a theater community in the room, articulate, confident and exhibitionist volunteers are easy to find, but results on other nights will undoubtedly vary widely.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dahl praised Wolfinger’s articulate filmmaking and ability to balance the film’s tone.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An attempt to reach Marc Steimer at his Blazin OG email address resulted in an automatic response stating the address was invalid.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Last March, Rolling Stone Japan published an interview with Coyne about Drozd’s absence from the band’s Japanese tour lineup, stating he’d been been concerned about his bandmate’s drinking and drug use.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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