phrasings

noun

plural of phrasing
1
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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2
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. — 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
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  1. voices
  2. dictions
  3. formulations
  4. languages
  5. expressions
  6. statements
Noun
  • New progressive voices on Capitol Hill, buoyed by midterm wins and stronger numbers, promise to make a lot of noise about delivering on AI.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This opera features some very low instrumentation that the FlyBuds C3 bring out audibly without overpowering other voices and instruments.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of voices
Noun
  • 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
Definition of dictions
Noun
  • Studies have found that, for women, testosterone gels or creams are better than oral formulations, which have been linked to liver and high cholesterol problems.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That’s beginning to change as brands explore formulations designed to support the wider ECM.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and featuring songs musically and lyrically rich — in 13 different languages!
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Available in 180+ territories and 33 languages, across 200+ stations and streaming platforms, PAW Patrol has amassed more than 10 million YouTube subscribers.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of languages
Noun
  • Companies must submit non-proprietary expressions of interest outlining their relevant expertise.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Austin selected 46 of the original collection’s 96 barrels to create the blend used in both expressions.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressions
Noun
  • The University of Washington chapter of Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return, or SUPER UW, spearheaded a May 2024 encampment at the Seattle campus with other groups, according to reports and SUPER UW’s statements.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • There may be no bias as prevalent in politics and rhetoric as recency bias, the inclination to give disproportionate emphasis to recent events and statements rather than historical overview and contemplation.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of statements

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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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