Definition of wordingnext
1
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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2
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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wording

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verb

present participle of word

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Recent Examples of wording
Noun
Shortly afterward, Megan shared a message on her individual Instagram Story that followed similar wording to KATSEYE’s band statement, but in first person. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Edit the wording, confirm your availability, and show the work. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The footer contains off wording about inbox preferences and a Scottsdale address not tied to Netflix. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025 Colombia responded angrily to the deal after it was approved, citing the absence of wording on fossil fuels. Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wording
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
  • From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • High-needs students — defined as those receiving free or reduced price meals, English language learners and students with disabilities — also performed about 10 points below the overall student body in each category.
    Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The social media company on Thursday announced several new comment features that will allow people to leave voice messages, vote in polls and share multiple photos under videos.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Amodei once made waves by saying AI could replace 50% of white collar jobs, but more recently has called AI a multiplier of jobs.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The stock is down almost 7% this year, with Goldman saying it's been unfairly punished.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Touma said that, not unlike today, access to education and wealth often affected one's diction and vocabulary.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Regrettably, even after all this time living here, my bride never fails to seize the opportunity to suggest my diction is something less than poifect.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The outlet reported that Coca-Cola and Pepsi differ somewhat in their formulations.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • To verify these gains, researchers put the formulations through rigorous standardized tests.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the complaint, Boltinhouse acknowledged that years-old social media posts resurfaced after her June victory, including posts containing a racial slur and others expressing conservative political views.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The visual style references a late 1980s Donna Karan campaign and video, photographed by Dennis Piel, that featured Rosemary McGrotha expressing her inner thoughts inside a limousine coming into New York.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After the commercial break, Hernandez thought better of his phrasing.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The letters themselves carry their own aesthetic charge – dense with classical Chinese phrasing, compressed to the point of ambiguity, possessed of what Lan describes as a refined, antique beauty.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Every element is artful, thoughtful—a genuine expression of the Sersales’ enduring love affair with contemporary art and cultural storytelling.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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