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as in expresses
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 prepares
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 formulates
That same logic is built into Laundry Sauce, which formulates its detergents specifically for cold-water performance, combining enzyme cleaning with fragrance designed to adhere to fabric.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Around the same time that the Obamas send out holiday greetings, Barack also formulates his year-end lists, highlighting his favorites across movies, television, music and books.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
One million of these children are destitute, going without their most basic needs of staying warm, dry, clothed and fed being met, according to a 2023 study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which studies poverty and formulates policy to tackle it.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Israel's government is dominated by far-right proponents of the settler movement including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who formulates settlement policy, and Cabinet minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the nation's police force.
—NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Mixsoon also formulates with tiger grass to really heal the skin from the inside out.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Around the same time that the Obamas send out holiday greetings, Barack also formulates his year-end lists, highlighting his favorites across movies, television, music and books.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
One million of these children are destitute, going without their most basic needs of staying warm, dry, clothed and fed being met, according to a 2023 study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which studies poverty and formulates policy to tackle it.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Israel's government is dominated by far-right proponents of the settler movement including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who formulates settlement policy, and Cabinet minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the nation's police force.
—NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Mixsoon also formulates with tiger grass to really heal the skin from the inside out.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulates
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June 12, 2015 Schaefer’s mother, Kia Walker, expresses fears to a Chicago judge that Stella is being sold for $150,000.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The push is happening even as AI’s biggest customer base expresses deep skepticism about what the movement is trying to ignite.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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Climbing the Mountain As Grace starts school and the family prepares for the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas, Bindi remains focused on the legacy of love her parents started.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2026
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For months, conservation groups led a campaign to pressure Dallas city officials to adopt bird-friendly glass and lighting to prevent more deaths as the city prepares to renovate the more than $3 billion convention center rebuild.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The producers—and hair and costume designers—also spent hours studying Carolyn's look for the park fight scene, Simpson says.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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China says that these groups help people with everyday tasks like applying for drivers’ licences.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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The band’s visual world for the record articulates much more.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Against that backdrop, a distinct leadership pattern has emerged and Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact, articulates this philosophy with unusual clarity.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The extra $321 a month the couple now puts toward health premiums will force them to live a leaner lifestyle, Nancy said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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That puts the fear of God into him.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Formulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulates. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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