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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
The egg replacer was formulated by Madsen and a food scientist.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
All-purpose cleaners may include chemicals that etch glass or leave behind a sticky residue, so only use cleaners formulated for glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, a popular ingredient for hydrating, and feels gentle even on my sensitive skin.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
The prebiotic contains no carbs or GMOs and is specifically formulated to work with probiotics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
That lineage continues with the release of the Nuit Rouge collection, a trio of smoldering extraits that channel Trudon’s DNA into rich and intoxicating compositions formulated to linger close to the skin.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar As Chris Simms formulated plans for Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the founder/CEO wanted to evoke the vibe of childhood summers spent in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Even better still, all of these ingredients can be good matches for nearly all skin types, provided they are formulated properly for your type.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
They are crafted with whole animal proteins and formulated without artificial fillers.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
All-purpose cleaners may include chemicals that etch glass or leave behind a sticky residue, so only use cleaners formulated for glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, a popular ingredient for hydrating, and feels gentle even on my sensitive skin.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
The prebiotic contains no carbs or GMOs and is specifically formulated to work with probiotics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
That lineage continues with the release of the Nuit Rouge collection, a trio of smoldering extraits that channel Trudon’s DNA into rich and intoxicating compositions formulated to linger close to the skin.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar As Chris Simms formulated plans for Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the founder/CEO wanted to evoke the vibe of childhood summers spent in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Even better still, all of these ingredients can be good matches for nearly all skin types, provided they are formulated properly for your type.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
They are crafted with whole animal proteins and formulated without artificial fillers.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swift has also directed many of her own music videos and expressed interest in helming a feature.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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An Elanco spokesperson said the company will add public amenities next to the headquarters that neighbors can enjoy, such as a waterfront trail.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The vascular system is composed of two major components, arteries and veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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He’s composed and routinely square to the puck.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wearing her signature bespoke silk turban, Milan design doyenne Nina Yashar articulated how a performance illustrating her gallery‘s 10-year lifespan will come to life.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Evelyn’s agenda, articulated in a book that is unconvincingly treated as a bestseller, has something to do with epigenetic trauma and kids being the victims of psychoses patterned through their parents.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bassitt, originally drafted as a reliever, pitched out of Toronto’s bullpen once this year.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historically, in 1968, then owner Al Davis drafted Tennessee State quarterback Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback selected in the first round by an NFL team.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet if apocalypticism is phrased in the rhetoric of visionary metaphor and symbol, then the current climate crisis is rendered in the language of arid climatology and geology, a distinction which makes a huge difference.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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