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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
The Highlight Milk — offered in Pearly Pink, Pearly Champagne, Pearly Warm Bronze and Pearly Rich Bronze — is the brand’s first highlight luminizer, formulated with the same ingredients as its Glazing Milk.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Canney recommends a balanced, 10-10-10 fertilizer, or one formulated specifically for fruit trees.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
This cleanser works well for dry skin, but it’s formulated to suit all skin types, including oily, acne-prone, and normal complexions.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Aveeno’s Therapeutic Shave Gel is formulated without fragrance, but does feature the brand’s signature oat along with a host of hydrators and barrier boosters.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Canney recommends a balanced, 10-10-10 fertilizer, or one formulated specifically for fruit trees.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
This cleanser works well for dry skin, but it’s formulated to suit all skin types, including oily, acne-prone, and normal complexions.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Aveeno’s Therapeutic Shave Gel is formulated without fragrance, but does feature the brand’s signature oat along with a host of hydrators and barrier boosters.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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This Sisyphus of Silicon Valley is on the front lines of a rapidly expanding industry of robot trainers, preparing to teach and operate the army of humanoid robots scheduled to march out of nearby factories in the coming year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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As Guerrero prepares for another season as the centerpiece of the Blue Jays after signing a 14-year, $500 million extension, Bichette's latest comments serve as a reminder of the pressure the pair faced together in Toronto.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Medical Investigator’s Office is likely to determine the cause and manner of death, police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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And for those 81 minutes, that initial yellow card should have proved irrelevant; not because Fenwick was composed enough to resist confrontations with Maradona, but because he could have been shown a straight red card at least twice afterward.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The music for this series, composed by Wynne Bennett, elevates it to another level.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Baraka, Shange, and Harryman taken together can articulate distinct and convergent approaches to multivocal necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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What public investors want to hear is a business that knows its unit economics, understands its competitive moat and can articulate why its best days are ahead without relying on heroic assumptions.—
Nigel Morris,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Before coaching, Adelman played seven seasons as an NBA point guard after being drafted by the San Diego Rockets in 1968.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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On the ground, this balance could be met by drafting policies on working hours or locations so managers and employees alike know what’s reasonable, rather than simply doing their own thing.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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And yes, that sound will dissipate and soon will be too faint for my human ears as it is absorbed into space, but Renee Gladman writes that spaces moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Mulvihill writes for the Associated Press.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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