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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
The way poetry defamiliarizes language and seeks unique phrasings seems to scramble this software’s ability to sort text.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Distinguished with trademark quivers and phrasings that underlined meaning and action, his voice and range revealed few signs of deterioration.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Distinguished with trademark quivers and phrasings that underlined meaning and action, his voice and range revealed few signs of deterioration.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasings
Noun
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If voices talk over each other, name the order and suggest quick check-ins, because a little structure keeps momentum friendly and fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the magic comes from the simple concert format, which places all of the focus on Platt and Zegler’s voices.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compounding pharmacies are those intended to make custom or specialized formulations of medications for patients.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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But some hair serums feature specialized formulations that specifically target different hair types.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four are beautifully translated from their original languages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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When asked what Ohtani’s initial reaction had been, Roberts widened his eyes in an impressively accurate impression of one of Ohtani’s famous facial expressions.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Selected by a panel of arts educators, these students stood out for both technical ability and expressive range across performance videos, written statements and artistic résumés.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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In addition to forceful statements from family members, a 10-page motion to deny bail was filed by Yolo County District Jeff Reisig prior to the hearing.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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