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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
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
That phrasing, legal experts said, suggested that the judge was unlikely to rubber-stamp the government’s effort.
—Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
That disconnection isn’t about grammar or phrasing.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His phrasing is much more rhythmic, much more percussive.
—Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spent a large part of Tuesday’s press briefing lambasting outlets for using such phrasing while reporting on the MS-13 gang member.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
That phrasing, legal experts said, suggested that the judge was unlikely to rubber-stamp the government’s effort.
—Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
That disconnection isn’t about grammar or phrasing.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His phrasing is much more rhythmic, much more percussive.
—Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Pardo served as the voice of Saturday Night Live for 38 seasons, kicking off each broadcast by listing off the names of the show’s current cast members from its 1975 debut all the way until his death in 2014.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Write in your natural voice People trust what feels authentic.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This usually happens with scents that have a lower perfume oil concentration or poor formulation.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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Souter didn’t hesitate to endorse Harlan’s formulation.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Proponents have long invoked civil rights language to promote vouchers, a disturbing rhetorical choice given vouchers originated as a tool for southern white parents to avoid the Supreme Court's desegregation order in Brown v. Board of Education.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The more frequent the lucky language, the higher a casino ranked on the list.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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If ballot language is challenged in court, Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will now get three opportunities to write his own before the courts can redraft the wording.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2025
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Chen’s set, interweaved throughout several episodes, goes fine — it’s hit and miss (there are also probably some translation blips that disservice the wording).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 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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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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