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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Prompt wording can either pinch pennies or throw pennies away.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
China has approached some G20 governments with wording for a joint declaration voicing support for the multilateral trading system, an EU diplomat told Reuters.
—Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Just the wording itself, that someone is expressing displeasure towards great Russia?
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The wordings differ, but the key point is the same: research paper consultants provide study aids, not a ready piece to submit as your own.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Prompt wording can either pinch pennies or throw pennies away.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
China has approached some G20 governments with wording for a joint declaration voicing support for the multilateral trading system, an EU diplomat told Reuters.
—Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Just the wording itself, that someone is expressing displeasure towards great Russia?
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Subtitles are easy to add to film, but, for the most part, they were used only when actors and audiences spoke different languages.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Harris is continuing to fundraise through the Harris Victory Fund and remains a prominent voice in Democratic messaging.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Cacti, fungi or mushrooms, grape skins, corn, apples, mango waste and pineapple leaves, which make a textile called piñatex, have all been used to create vegan leather, and new formulations come out constantly.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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While newer formulations tend to avoid these ingredients, some still include actives that can be harsh, especially on sensitive areas like the underarms, where skin is thinner and prone to irritation or darkening.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The playing, singing, rhythm, phrasing — no one can do that anymore.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spent a large part of Tuesday’s press briefing lambasting outlets for using such phrasing while reporting on the MS-13 gang member.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Music, literature and the visual arts are not optional luxuries but essential expressions of our humanity.—
William P. Yeakel,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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But a huge expression of dissent from church leaders in Africa, the place that many see as the faith’s future, forced him to backtrack.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The ultra-private first lady's public wardrobe ranges from more muted looks, that match her reserved personality, to punchy statement pieces that better fit her husband's Truth Social feed.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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American vice chair and chief strategy officer Steve Johnson said in a statement this week that the airline tried to work with JetBlue.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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