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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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Braxton said she’s noticed some investment firms pulling back this year, following companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Walmart last year.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Evans said power limitations are already influencing economic development decisions.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Then, in April, a public letter from the Office of the Child Advocate expressed alarm at yet another child death.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Talarico addresses past remarks Talarico acknowledged those comments, calling them poorly phrased.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 May 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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Three people died from gunshot wounds to the head in homicides, the ME’s office stated.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Both the Mavericks and Dallas Stars have stated their intentions to leave the American Airlines Center after their respective leases end with the facility in the spring of 2032.—
Mac Engel
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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Captain Martin Odegaard articulated how this represents a dream to all of the players, most of whom have not played in a Champions League final before.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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When a vision can be articulated and fabricated so quickly, the temptation is to keep going—one more feature, one more iteration.—
Lior Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Worded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worded. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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