formulated

past tense of formulate

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Recent Examples of formulated Use a Gentle Shampoo The first step to moisturizing your scalp is washing it with a gentle shampoo formulated with hydrating ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 When Brayten Silbor’s football career was on the brink, his grandma formulated a plan. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026 Our resistance was formulated by selecting ingredients from the blend of cultures and histories, and coming up with something new. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026 Kitsch’s face and body bar is formulated with kojic acid and turmeric, a clever combo that works in tandem to help fade hyperpigmentation and banish uneven tone. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026 The refreshing under-eye treatments are formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten crow’s feet and dark circles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 They’re also formulated to rinse away more cleanly than dishwasher tablets. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026 Each gloss comes in a different translucent hue and is formulated with nourishing ingredients, including Fenugreek seed extract to soften, plump, and hydrate, and seaweed extract to support lip volume and definition. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 But Tao did solve a different famous Erdős problem, one that had been formulated around 1930, known as the Erdős discrepancy problem. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
Verb
  • In a farewell message before the verdict, Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Without a mathematical component, education for citizenship leaves students only partially prepared for democratic participation.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Abraham Zavala, a community activist and rapid responder, said that the ICE agents maced him and others in the crowd.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The ship will be joining the hundreds of other artificial reefs in the northern waters of the Gulf, including former ships and concrete structures, said county spokesman Nick Tomecek.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The movie’s essence is Chaucerian; the pacing is taut, jaunty, like a fairy tale, helped along by a twinkling score composed by Anna Meredith.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Horror filmmaker Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary) directs, and Ilan Eshkeri (Audible’s 1984, Netflix’s House of Guinness) composed the score.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The main room there is articulated around a sculptural, 20-foot curved wooden display unit, informally dubbed the Library, which for the opening displayed ready-to-wear on one side, and the recently launched Horsebit Duomo bag on the other.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The opposition has articulated clear differences from the current government on matters of domestic policy, but major fissures on the Palestinian conflict, Iran, and Israel’s wider regional military campaigns are less apparent.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In June 1969, Chancellor said he was drafted to serve in the war and reported to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for basic training.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Miller was cut on Saturday by the New Orleans Saints in his fourth season since being drafted by the franchise in the third round of the 2023 draft.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the 2018 midterms, 65,029 ballots were returned, Vega stated.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Blanchard stated he was directed into the other travel lane due to a lane closure.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • 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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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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