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verb

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Recent Examples of articulate
Adjective
If anyone wants to hear an articulate explanation of why Republicans support or oppose legislation, go listen to the Republican floor speeches. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025 Trump’s speech was articulate, patriotic and effective. Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
In an age of conscious consumerism and rapid innovation, companies that articulate their purpose clearly and live it visibly are more likely to earn both market share and mindshare. Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 To be eligible for resettlement consideration individuals must be of South African nationality, be of Afrikaner ethnicity or a member of a racial minority in the country, and must be able to articulate a past experience of persecution or fear of future persecution. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for articulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
  • From crafting eloquent emails to optimizing complex logistics, AI offers immense convenience, a smooth handover of mental effort.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • LaBeouf delivers this confession with an eloquent conviction that’s a little uncanny.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.
    Jonny Steinberg, Time, 22 May 2025
  • Last year for Mother's Day, Parker spoke with PEOPLE about motherhood and shared that becoming a parent has been one of the greatest gifts she's received.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • According to Packer, several high-profile alumni including rapper Common, singer K. Michelle and comedian Roy Wood, Jr. had expressed opposition as well.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • In fact, the actress said that her friend might be a little too invested.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • So there was still a great deal of research and vocal training that had to be done on my part.
    Nia Shumake, Essence, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Because what better way to formulate out-of-this-world love stories than by literally going out of this world? Fortunately, the best streaming services are also home to some of the best sci-fi romances on offer, so there's a vast opportunity to watch and enjoy.
    Grace Dean, Space.com, 15 May 2025
  • Encourage employees to formulate strong passwords that are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
    Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • These words, uttered last month in court by defense attorney Arthur L. Aidala during Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York, should make any thinking person in, and outside, Hollywood scream out loud.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • To say the excitement is palpable would be an understatement — amid the Portuguese, Croatian and Japanese words that The Athletic hears when ambling around the pitch, the word ‘Cristiano’ has been uttered dozens and dozens of times.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an outspoken critic of Biden and Democrats, expressed sympathy for the former President and his family after the diagnosis was revealed.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 19 May 2025
  • Another singles match will see the tough Sheamus go one-on-one with the outspoken Grayson Waller.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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