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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Allegro molto vivace coasted along serenely, Black’s bel canto phrasing and pristine intonation never betraying its finger-flying briskness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Replace tentative, passive language with more active, definitive phrasing.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Because the speed and specificity of AI advantage lie in domain expertise—knowing exactly what insight matters in underwriting, what phrasing converts in marketing, or what signal counts in a supply chain.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
There was no wording or phrasing in the Fed’s press release, reports or methodology about testing or measuring private credit or private debt in this year’s test.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Allegro molto vivace coasted along serenely, Black’s bel canto phrasing and pristine intonation never betraying its finger-flying briskness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Replace tentative, passive language with more active, definitive phrasing.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Because the speed and specificity of AI advantage lie in domain expertise—knowing exactly what insight matters in underwriting, what phrasing converts in marketing, or what signal counts in a supply chain.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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While these days a voice recognition computer often listens to the trainees’ commands and reacts to them in real time, the FAA also hires people to operate as pilots on the other end of the radio to better emulate real-life situations.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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But as the industry changed, YouTubers became influential and trusted voices.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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So Fuller, too, keeps shifting her diction into high gear.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The removal of the language in the final Senate bill is a welcome relief, confirming that entity type should not dictate whether state and local taxes are deductible.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Prevost, who was co-valedictorian and yearbook editor among other accolades, had a reputation for being a good person to turn to for help with homework, especially math or languages.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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