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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
Safe and Unsafe Products for Cashmere Because cashmere is a very delicate fabric, use products specifically formulated for it.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Because snake plants thrive in relatively dry conditions, choose a well-draining potting mix specially formulated for cacti and succulents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
If your hardwood floors do have polyurethane still there, Harrington suggests using a shine restorer formulated for hardwood floors like Bona or Rejuvenate to add a protective layer on top of that remaining finish to revive.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The candle is specially formulated to melt into a massage oil and features notes of bergamot, fresh dew, floral, cassis, vanilla, and amber.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Mancuso’s picks, which include Tuscan Pesto Baked Salmon and Peanut Butter Bites, were formulated specifically to support endurance and to impart long-lasting energy.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2026
Owen recommends using Chrysal flower food or similar products specially formulated for this purpose.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
This rose-scented balm is formulated with coconut oil, Damask rose and wakame extract, which work together to deeply hydrate and heal dry skin.
—Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
With 20 essential nutrients, these vitamins are formulated for teen girls.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Because snake plants thrive in relatively dry conditions, choose a well-draining potting mix specially formulated for cacti and succulents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
If your hardwood floors do have polyurethane still there, Harrington suggests using a shine restorer formulated for hardwood floors like Bona or Rejuvenate to add a protective layer on top of that remaining finish to revive.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The candle is specially formulated to melt into a massage oil and features notes of bergamot, fresh dew, floral, cassis, vanilla, and amber.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Mancuso’s picks, which include Tuscan Pesto Baked Salmon and Peanut Butter Bites, were formulated specifically to support endurance and to impart long-lasting energy.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2026
Owen recommends using Chrysal flower food or similar products specially formulated for this purpose.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
This rose-scented balm is formulated with coconut oil, Damask rose and wakame extract, which work together to deeply hydrate and heal dry skin.
—Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
With 20 essential nutrients, these vitamins are formulated for teen girls.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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The post has garnered 161,000 likes and more than 2,600 comments, many of which expressed sympathy for the bot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Two other banks, Bank of America and RBC Capital Markets, also expressed worries about AI capex recently.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The board said Wasserman fully cooperated with the review.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Epic of Gilgamesh, composed about 4,000 years ago, follows a king who searches the world for a plant that can restore youth, only to lose the plant to a thieving snake.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Perigee Vitz-Wong composed the score.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Superintendent Theresa Plascencia expressed several of the same feelings articulated by Bonuma in an email on Monday, praising Hill’s talents as a leader and his connection to the students under his charge.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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And Lewis has not, until now, articulated his strategy for the paper's future.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the men’s side, Zuccarello takes pride in his country’s 19-year streak of appearing at the World Championships, and two Norwegians — Brandsegg-Nygård (Detroit) and Stian Solberg (Anaheim) — were drafted in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since then, legislation has been drafted several times to codify the requirement in state law, but the idea has yet to win the approval of state lawmakers.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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Donations are gratefully accepted to support future cultural events, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the district stated that its actions on the walkouts have no ideology attached.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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