Thesaurus results for PHRASING

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noun

ˈfrā-ziŋ

Definition of phrasing

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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phrasing

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verb

present participle of phrase

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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Noun

Capaldi is not just another bellowing belter, but a true soprano with a flexible middle range and sustained articulation in her phrasing. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 That’s why the phrasing of questions matters so much. — King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 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 See All Example Sentences for phrasing

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Noun

Alicia Guerra of the firm Buchalter spoke at the June 16 meeting to voice concerns on behalf of the city related to the project.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Erez picks it up, stares through the crosshairs, as a voice on the phone instructs them how to aim and shoot.

— Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of voice

Verb

Despite the fireworks these teams have produced in the knockout stage, the odds are saying to expect a tight, low-scoring semifinal.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Crump, the family’s attorney, cast doubt on the notion that Wells may have drowned – saying the teen was a strong athlete and knew how to swim.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of saying

Noun

Season34, a Coral Gables, Florida brand, launched nine hormone-free formulations built so users can combine them without exceeding global safety thresholds for any ingredient.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Nutrition labels vary by flavor and formulation, so shoppers who track macros closely will want to check each bottle before checking out.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

Handwritten messages in Thai and other languages, including Korean, were left alongside white flowers, expressing condolences to the victims.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The author’s debut novel was published in 1974, spent 14 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than 35 languages.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of language

Verb

The Cheerleaders and Anna Kate Sundvold posted a video of Chalamet meeting the group and expressing his starstruckedness.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Social media has been flooded with posts from users in Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador and Peru questioning refereeing decisions or expressing disapproval of Argentina, while messages mocking rival teams also proliferated from Argentine accounts.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of expressing

Noun

Enforcement is costly, complex, and prone to legal battles, with AI makers challenging vague wording and jurisdictional claims.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The wording of the agreement was a bit puzzling, since the Algerian national team held its base camp at the University of Kansas’ facilities in Lawrence — where the deepest connections were forged between the team and a local community.

— PJ Green July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of wording

Verb

In that sense, La Villeggiatura wasn’t introducing a trend so much as articulating an overlooked category.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The presence of a man who may have been a Muslim suggests that, in a canvas that also contains Jews and Christians, the Dutch artist was articulating a message of tolerance.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of articulating

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