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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
Instead, use a hard-surface bathroom disinfectant formulated without bleach.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Quantum mechanics was originally formulated to explain and predict the perplexing behaviors of atoms, molecules and subatomic particles.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The large candle, which is formulated with new wax and has fresh packaging, has a scent that shoppers agree is great for the holidays.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
While this flavor is a nod to the popular Raspberry Elegance Cake in the bakery, it is not formulated to have the exact flavor profile of the cake.
—Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
From there, a map of the brain would need to be formulated to understand how the billions of neurons are connected and interacting with each other.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
But this mask, packed with glacial spring water and three forms of the skin’s important structural protein, is formulated to firm the skin with continued use.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Quantum mechanics was originally formulated to explain and predict the perplexing behaviors of atoms, molecules and subatomic particles.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The large candle, which is formulated with new wax and has fresh packaging, has a scent that shoppers agree is great for the holidays.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
While this flavor is a nod to the popular Raspberry Elegance Cake in the bakery, it is not formulated to have the exact flavor profile of the cake.
—Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
From there, a map of the brain would need to be formulated to understand how the billions of neurons are connected and interacting with each other.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
But this mask, packed with glacial spring water and three forms of the skin’s important structural protein, is formulated to firm the skin with continued use.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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In announcing these 2026 shows, Bon Jovi expressed joy in the ability to hit the stage again and share the band’s massive-selling catalog with fans again.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rietz prepared accordingly, downloading some podcasts to her phone for herself, along with some cartoons, which were part of her 4-year-old daughter’s weekend routine.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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My experience prepared me to contribute immediately when I was appointed to the School Board in January of this year.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of a membrane-like surface seen on other bugs, the leg organ is composed of a waxy covering dotted with several thousand pores connected to porous glands.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gauss noted that this fall’s cohort is composed of seven teacher-candidates, those with bachelor’s degrees who lack a teaching credential, along with four or five current teachers seeking to add to their existing credential.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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While in Turkey, the pope will mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, an important church gathering which articulated Christian beliefs.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jim Wood and his wife have articulated the foundational pillars of their approach in their writings.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Owens played linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1977 to 1980, earned All-Big Ten recognition before being drafted ninth overall in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams is this season's Golden Bachelor.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Pembroke Pines, Florida, native was then drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2018 draft.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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The new report stated that OceanGate's real-time monitoring data analysis of Titan's pressure was flawed, so the company was unaware that the vessel was damaged and needed to be immediately removed from service.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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It’s long been stated that his departure was the result of a disagreement with van Doesburg over the use of diagonal lines in De Stijl artworks, which van Doesburg supported and Mondrian was against.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 24 Oct. 2025.
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