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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
Peptight Tightening Neck Serum Roller is expertly formulated with Lifting Dipeptides.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Smith referenced Chafee’s archives at the University of Arizona ahead of formulating new ideas that maximize space and allow light to filter through.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
No agenda has yet been posted, but the Federal Register notice of the meeting suggested votes might take place on Covid-19 vaccine injuries and long Covid issues, as well as on the methodology the committee will use to formulate recommendations.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Smith referenced Chafee’s archives at the University of Arizona ahead of formulating new ideas that maximize space and allow light to filter through.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
No agenda has yet been posted, but the Federal Register notice of the meeting suggested votes might take place on Covid-19 vaccine injuries and long Covid issues, as well as on the methodology the committee will use to formulate recommendations.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
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The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Shah, who wished to prepare Reza for his future role, believed that he should be tutored by tough military figures and immersed in Iranian society.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Restaurants that prepare food in-house likely have more variation in calorie counts than, say, a protein bar.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In 1996, Camus had been restoring a fourteenth-century castle in Plieux when the government commissioned him to compose a travel book about Hérault in France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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The order came about a month after San Diego’s USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which is composed of three ships, finished key training that will enable it to deploy Camp Pendleton Marines to the Middle East, if they are needed.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The through-line across all of it – the music, the acting, the international stages – is a pair of principles Lo articulates with plainness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mercer, sees the film and can articulate it to the people that can best lend their skillsets to him.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh drafted McCutchen in the first round in 2005 and promoted him in 2009 for his major league debut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lamar Jackson, football Jackson was drafted by the Ravens in 2018 and has become one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pope hit a monster triple from the corner put the Horns up 75-68 with 1 minute, 29 seconds left and after Vokietaitis final miss, Mark calmly sunk four straight throws down the stretch to keep the Horns in the tournament.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rubio’s more traditional, interventionist posture has put him front and center on issues such as Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, while Vance has in the past been more closely associated with the party’s noninterventionist wing.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inside, one by one, the men picked up black markers to write their information on a white slate and waited to face the camera.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Bowman was known for his exemplary work as a songwriter, artist and musician in the bluegrass world, while also writing several country hits for artists including Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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