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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
Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Bono, too, ultimately deflects in his stories which entertain, delight with their original phrasing, but don’t quite feel like a soul-baring confession.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But the English version of the statement, released by the Pentagon, did not include that phrasing regarding Panama’s control over the waterway.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Anne Herzberg, legal advisor at NGO Monitor, told Fox News Digital the phrasing is significant.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
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Noun
Critics say Walters’ new standard is filled with misleading phrasing that seeks to steer the discussion in a particular direction.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Bono, too, ultimately deflects in his stories which entertain, delight with their original phrasing, but don’t quite feel like a soul-baring confession.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But the English version of the statement, released by the Pentagon, did not include that phrasing regarding Panama’s control over the waterway.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Anne Herzberg, legal advisor at NGO Monitor, told Fox News Digital the phrasing is significant.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Fulfillment is automated, which makes the model appealing, but success depends on strong marketing and a clear brand voice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Some liberal strategists are asking donors to contribute to finding voices and influencers on the left to counter people like Steve Bannon and Joe Rogan who helped propel Trump to office, the New York Times reported last month.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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So Fuller, too, keeps shifting her diction into high gear.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.—
Emma Madden,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Designed for the Mindful Drinker Wims! products contain a 1:1 blend of 4mg THC and 4mg CBD, a low-dose formulation by design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Heat-shedding concrete cuts air conditioning demand, lighter formulations require less material per structure, and energy-storing concrete could potentially replace carbon-intensive battery manufacturing.—
Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
Noun
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There were also issues among people who speak a language other than English.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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To invoke a cliche, the movie teaches you how to watch it, establishing a visual language early and hammering it often.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
Noun
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How other Idaho leaders have reacted to public land sale U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, opposed the original wording of the provision alongside Crapo, speaking out for the first time last Friday in a statement to the Statesman.—
Alex Music,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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The wording of the notice suggests the collected data can be used much more broadly than past department data sets.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 June 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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The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Going further, some of Barrett's critics claim the breaks with Trump have become personal, pointing to the justice's facial expression during an encounter with the president in the House chamber following his joint address to Congress in March.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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