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an act, process, or means of putting something into words
his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
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Recent Examples of formulations
However, healthcare providers sometimes prescribe specific formulations or higher doses when treating significant anemia.
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T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
There are numerous weed-and-feed formulations on the market.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Choose from four different formulations.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies (non-standard pharmacies that produce customized formulations for patients) from producing 14 specific peptides.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
What’s Really on Shelves Reduced and alternative sugar formulations built on monk fruit, allulose, stevia and date syrup are expanding across retail.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others have used less precise formulations.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
As part of the agreement, all product formulations, technical and manufacturing specifications, operating processes, quality assurance systems, and existing certifications will stay the same.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
There are numerous weed-and-feed formulations on the market.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Choose from four different formulations.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies (non-standard pharmacies that produce customized formulations for patients) from producing 14 specific peptides.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
What’s Really on Shelves Reduced and alternative sugar formulations built on monk fruit, allulose, stevia and date syrup are expanding across retail.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others have used less precise formulations.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
As part of the agreement, all product formulations, technical and manufacturing specifications, operating processes, quality assurance systems, and existing certifications will stay the same.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulations
Noun
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As voices arrive—some direct, some sampled—the track is subsumed by texture, demanding little in the way of lyrical comprehension.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell was initially endorsed by major labor groups and prominent voices from California's congressional delegation and electeds in Sacramento.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, lending a sympathetic ear on the phone is awkward because there are no facial expressions to fall back on.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Why, Fredriksen has asked, would writers of the mid-second century, composing pseudonymous letters in the voice of a first-century figure, include statements predicting Christ’s imminent return?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Executives in earnings calls and recent public statements have noted that demand for air travel remains high, even as costs for airlines and some fees for passengers rise.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.—
REBECCAH HEINRICHS,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Formulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulations. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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