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as in voices
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 dictions
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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Recent Examples of phrasings
Distinguished with trademark quivers and phrasings that underlined meaning and action, his voice and range revealed few signs of deterioration.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasings
Noun
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As New York Fashion Week prepares to launch the global fashion calendar next week, the CFDA is falling in step, amplifying voices that represent the industry’s future.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s why prominent voices like Bill’s [are important].—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Supply will not be an issue, as 2025-2026 formulations of the vaccine have already been or are in the process of being shipped to pharmacies, said Groves.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their formulations feature peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, but are always anchored in dermatological research.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Workshops encouraged participants to write in the languages most natural to them, often leading to hybrid forms that reflected Miami’s cultural mix.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a result, her books come together to form one of the fullest and most intimate expressions of a life in 20th-century art.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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While past shows dazzled with bold statements like last year’s Technicolor, this collection embraces quiet intimacy.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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