Thesaurus results for WORDED

worded

verb

past tense of word

as in said

to convey in appropriate or telling terms tried to word the declaration exactly right

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Recent Examples of worded That being said, neither of their statements seemed as strongly worded as UEFA’s and focused on not being consulted rather than the substance of the proposal. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 There isn’t a positive review in sight as the finders rip through strongly worded and insulting critiques from major music publications. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The new statement is also worded gingerly, but the outcome is clear. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 But the way that it's worded in this framework agreement suggested that the United States would be investing in the fund. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 June 2026 In announcing the potential out-of-state move, the NFL franchise carefully worded its language to allow for a different outcome. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Beijing’s statement after the meeting with the Iranian Foreign Ministry was carefully worded to not blame Iran for the crisis while also calling for greater efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz. — Selina Wang, ABC News, 8 May 2026 Separation is particularly risky from a controlling partner, or perhaps more aptly worded, from someone who is losing control. — Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worded

Verb

When reached via email Monday, City Attorney Tom Carpenter said his office did not draft the 18-month proposal.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
Speaking to Radio Jornalera NJ, an independent Spanish language media outlet, Lopez-Cornejo’s mother, María, said her son took medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.

— Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of said

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If the answer swings on how the question was phrased, the model is not measuring anything about the match.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The way it's being phrased, the innuendo there that transgender women are predators of some kind in the locker room.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of phrased

Verb

Officials attempted life-saving measures, but the fire captain ultimately succumbed to her injuries, the release stated.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026