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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
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.
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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
Lynch sounded far more optimistic about the situation than how Schefter worded his reporting.
—Chris Biderman
march 3, Sacbee.com, 3 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
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
Lynch sounded far more optimistic about the situation than how Schefter worded his reporting.
—Chris Biderman
march 3, Sacbee.com, 3 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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Another problem with nuclear energy is the price While the cost of generating power from nuclear energy is low, building the plant is what ends up costing so much, said Joseph DeNicola, a senior policy advisor at DEEP.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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But Andrew Spar, the president of the statewide union, said via text that a majority of local teachers unions now fall short of that threshold.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 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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But in a March 19 response to the plaintiffs’ demand letter, Leita Walker, an attorney for Artists Equity, wrote that the film does not purport to tell the true story of that incident or portray real people, which had been stated by a disclaimer in the film’s credits.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-year NBA career with the Bucks, has never publicly requested a trade, but reports earlier this year stated the 6-11 forward was ready for a change of scenery.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
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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This week, the 2024 letter in which the Holy See articulated its position was put online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Worded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worded. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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