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 Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Subtle elements, such as how profiles are presented, how events are curated or even how notifications are worded, contribute to this. — Gideon Kimbrell, Forbes.com, 26 June 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worded

Verb

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, the Times said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of said

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragedy and wrote on social media that the Indian Embassy was providing all possible assistance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Nearly 80% of respondents in Portland expressed some level of concern about privacy.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of expressed

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Singh crashed into seven other vehicles — three semi-trucks, two pickup trucks and two cars — killing three people, NBC4 Los Angeles stated.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Correction, July 14 A previous version of this article stated that Page is developing a hair-care line.

— Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of stated

Verb

Every detail is quickened by a momentary fizz, perfectly articulated by two pigeons about to pierce the picture plane at center.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Our founding principles, articulated in 1776, emphasized self-reliance, resolve in the face of adversity, and the courage to compete on terms of one’s own choosing.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026