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to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of worded
Portage resident Bruno Mendez complained Tuesday not about what a code violation cited him for but the way it was worded.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 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
State election code requires ballot measures be neutrally worded.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
If the Heat hadn’t worded the trade that way, then Miami would be at greater risk of the first-round pick conveyed to Charlotte being unprotected.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There was no reason given for his departure, and the press release appeared carefully worded as if not meaning to place blame on either party.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 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
State election code requires ballot measures be neutrally worded.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
If the Heat hadn’t worded the trade that way, then Miami would be at greater risk of the first-round pick conveyed to Charlotte being unprotected.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There was no reason given for his departure, and the press release appeared carefully worded as if not meaning to place blame on either party.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worded
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Lynch, the SponsorUnited CEO, said marketing deals now allow sportsbooks to blanket arenas with advertising that shows up in broadcasts.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Clark did wrestle at Madison during the 2024-25 season, Canning said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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But the question on the ballot will be phrased differently.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s phrased in a way that sounds perfectly logical.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Martinez-Armstrong also told investigators that the 4-year-old had no bruises on his body before arriving at the man’s apartment, the affidavit stated.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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According to police, a witness stated that a person fired a gun into the air from a vehicle.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Having articulated that whole narrative with a straight face, Ikezoe finally cracked a smile.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Its chain was also a new development, a succession of minute oval cartouche articulated together into a graphic and supple outline.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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“Worded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worded. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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