phrased

past tense of phrase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of phrased It’s phrased in a way that sounds perfectly logical. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 One onboarding step was phrased so oddly that two teams interpreted it in opposite ways. Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The use of first-person pronouns is dishonest, but there’s a much deeper issue that goes beyond how a statement is phrased. Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution. Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026 That echoed similar sentiments—though perhaps a bit more critically phrased—from fellow racers. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 Talarico addresses past remarks Talarico acknowledged those comments, calling them poorly phrased. Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 May 2026 Nothing is inherently natural about self-interest, deregulation, or capital accumulation, even if Smith phrased it as such. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 The interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrased
Verb
  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Subtle elements, such as how profiles are presented, how events are curated or even how notifications are worded, contribute to this.
    Gideon Kimbrell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But the fact the Marlins clearly articulated a plan for him also sold him.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • People naturally read a confident and well-articulated answer as competent.
    Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Altus Power has stated its first concern is for the community affected by the fire.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • Newspaper reports at the time stated that Warren was strangled, reported The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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“Phrased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrased. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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