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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
Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Both share red, white and green bands, but the pre-revolutionary flag also has a lion and the sun in the middle of its white band, while the official flag instead has an Islamic symbol and phrasing.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Verb
The nonprofit group, whose name mirrors phrasing that has been used in Bennet’s campaign messaging, does not disclose its donors.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Even their voices are switched with microchip implants.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The pain in her voice is clear a decade later.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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But Auschwitz had also left its mark on his diction—a sort of verbal tattoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The city manager denied that, saying the last time work was done was in January.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The administration denied the request, saying accident rates for skydiving planes are lower than those for other types of private flights, a point the United States Parachute Association has emphasized repeatedly in the years since then, lobbying against stricter rules.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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In Susan Sontag’s classic formulation, camp is failed seriousness, while the tragicomic is a seriousness of failure.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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FlareFlow, which operates under COL Group – listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board – has released approximately 5,200 series to date, with 33 million registered users, support for 14 languages, and a presence spanning upward of 200 countries and regions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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For the last couple of years, the test has been provided in six languages, allowing vital linguistic access to our more than 70,000 students learning English as a second language.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Swilling beers from sponsor Corona, the hosts marveled at the turnaround, expressing the same astonishment that Larry David, Ben Stiller and other fans were showing on the ABC telecast.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Many people still expect scam messages to have bad grammar, strange wording or obvious red flags.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Bloomberg previously reported that there could be differences in the wording between the English and Persian versions of the MOU.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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But Musk does understand the value of being out there, articulating a vision and taking risks that earn him friends and foes.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.—
Simon Corbett,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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