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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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Many questioned whether the teacher was being too rigid in expecting students to use the exact phrasing from a lesson rather than acknowledging correct mathematical reasoning.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Students often manage personal cues, entrances, and phrasing while working collectively to maintain cohesion.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But many — if not most — are interpreting the comment in a way that its phrasing does not entirely support.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Many questioned whether the teacher was being too rigid in expecting students to use the exact phrasing from a lesson rather than acknowledging correct mathematical reasoning.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the phrasing itself is fitting, come to think of it.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Students often manage personal cues, entrances, and phrasing while working collectively to maintain cohesion.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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That sensibility informs my instincts, my style, my voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the industry has changed considerably, their brand identities and creative voices are meaningful and remain strong.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is a sense of replay in the heightened and artificial diction with which Mateus has her cast bear witness, and this sense is enhanced by the painterly compositions that frame the speakers.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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The spice that makes this dish work is Carl's precious decor and fussiness about keeping the place impeccable, communicated with exquisite diction by the burly Scales.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nist, however, pushed back against this recollection, saying her bed simply wasn’t big enough for the two of them.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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In initial clinical trials, Pamich said the company has seen the product's ability to enhance skin longevity and vitality when combined with Image's pre-existing formulations, including its technology that allows antioxidants to deeply penetrate the skin.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a similar vein, Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist writing during her time working at Google, warned of the dangers of large language models acting as stochastic parrots, which repeat language patterns without understanding, and in doing so replicate the biases embedded in their training data.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The dust-up stems back to the Spanish singer’s recent appearance on the New York Times’ Popcast, where she was asked about singing in about 13 different languages one her new album Lux and the challenges of communicating with a global audience.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Similar wording is found on the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft listing under technical details.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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But legal experts say the wording was murky, making judicial interpretation a moving target.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elements of a Positive Vision for AI Many have argued that turning the tide of climate action requires clearly articulating a path towards positive outcomes.—
Bruce Schneier,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some kind person might well have assisted her in articulating the brief bolt of anguished understanding.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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