Thesaurus results for FORMULATED

formulated

verb

past tense of formulate

as in expressed

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 prepared

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 formulated This is all part of YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a plan which was formulated in 2020 to define long-term direction for environmental initiatives for the entire YKK Group. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 And be sure to check age restrictions before using any products on children — baby and child chest rubs will be formulated with gentler ingredients. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 The viral product is formulated with peppermint, pumpkin seed, and jojoba seed oils to nourish the scalp and strengthen hair. — Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 Washes, serums and moisturizers formulated for the vulva are migrating from drugstore back shelves to TikTok Shop, Target endcaps and premium beauty counters, backed by a market that has grown too large for retailers and investors to treat as niche. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The company supplied a variety of resins, each formulated for specific applications ranging from small decorative models to functional engineering parts. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 It’s formulated with additional hydrating, soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and allantoin to create a cream that’s intensely moisturizing. — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 This year, Image Skincare released its first product formulated with EDL, a patented bioactive skin-tightening ingredient developed in-house. — Ellen Thomas, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Many modern pesticides are non-toxic and formulated with plant oils such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and garlic. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026

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However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Jalen Jeffries, a 23-year-old from Tampa, said the first-day ticket issues were ironed out for fans on the second and final day.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Hamas could restrict the system to exert pressure internally, the official said, while Netanyahu could restrict it to pressure Hamas.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

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The jury is composed of Cristina Cassano, head of Contemporary Italian Cinema Promotion at Cinecittà, filmmaker Sofia Exarchou and Anne Østerud, a film editor.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The association, which oversees Louisville’s sports programs and is composed of trustees, faculty, students and administrators, vote unanimously to oust the longtime Cardinals coach following a board meeting.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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Not since Lou Reed jammed 26 dollars in his hand has a group so believably articulated the crescendo and contours of a high, alongside the mundanity, side quests, and thousand-yard stares, too.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
The message, though, will have struck a deep chord with United supporters, as a player finally articulated a feeling that has simmered among the fanbase throughout the summer transfer window.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Green was drafted by the Warriors in 2012 and has spent all 14 seasons of his career with Golden State.

— Jessica Golden,Alex Sherman, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
McDaniels, who was drafted with the 28th pick in 2020 out of Washington, has long been the team's best perimeter defender, as well.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of drafted

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These are shopping questions even when they are not phrased as searches for a particular product.

— Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Hafley came up with his point guard comparison months ago after watching film of Sieler repeatedly setting up his teammates for sack or, phrased more appropriately, dishing out assists to his teammates.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

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