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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work
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Recent Examples of formulate
New Zealand Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe for Dogs Crafted with 100 percent human-grade lamb, fresh fruits and vegetables, this complete and balanced recipe is formulated for everyday feeding.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
It was formulated free of typical eye irritants, including parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and contained less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
The lineup includes the Mānuka Cleanser, $58; Mānuka Cream, $88; Mānuka Essence, $110; Mānuka Mask, $76, and Mānuka Salve, $68, which is formulated for concentrated areas of irritation such as acne or dry patches.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mathematicians have been using new computational tools to formulate conjectures about how waves behave.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
It was formulated free of typical eye irritants, including parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and contained less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
The lineup includes the Mānuka Cleanser, $58; Mānuka Cream, $88; Mānuka Essence, $110; Mānuka Mask, $76, and Mānuka Salve, $68, which is formulated for concentrated areas of irritation such as acne or dry patches.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mathematicians have been using new computational tools to formulate conjectures about how waves behave.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Looking toward the midterms Heading into 2026, many Americans continue to express deep dissatisfaction with their party’s establishment.—
Jeff Harden,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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At the beginning of the week, prepare foods like bean burritos or steamed vegetables to add to salads.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Graduates complete the program prepared to join the workforce of intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Conklin did not edit the de Blasio article, a person familiar with the coverage said.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, Microsoft will remain capacity constrained for the remainder of the fiscal year, Hood said.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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From the mood boards, Nguyen and Gottlieb create renderings for costumes composed of three looks for Roan to peel off, one one after the other, during a performance.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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Your child articulates a savings goal.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
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House Republicans are drafting a fresh proposal to curb US investments in China after the Senate passed its bill as part of defense policy legislation, people familiar with the talks told Semafor.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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He was drafted by the Celtics in 1998 and won a ring with the team in 2008.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Morelli turned to the drug as a result of his growing addiction to OxyContin, which he had been prescribed following back surgery, wrote Joslin.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stuart Jeffery, leader of the council, has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, urging the British government to introduce legislation that would grant a general pardon to those executed under the Witchcraft Act of 1562, including the women hanged at Penenden Heath in 1652.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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