Synonyms of wording

wording 1 of 2

noun

ˈwər-diŋ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing
• phraseology
• verbiage
• expression
• voice
• speech
• phrase
• style
• locution
• utterance
• enunciation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voice
• formulation
• expression
• statement
• articulation
• phrasing
• utterance
• reflection
• observation
• remark
• verbalism
• thought
• speech
• vent
• tongue
• outlet

wording

2 of 2

verb

present participle of word

as in saying

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

tried to word the declaration exactly right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saying
• expressing
• stating
• phrasing
• articulating
• putting
• clothing
• formulating
• describing
• couching
• translating
• implying
• crafting
• summarizing
• hinting
• suggesting
• speaking
• paraphrasing
• rewording
• telling
• intimating
• restating
• disclosing
• framing
• rephrasing
• insinuating
• communicating
• uttering
• rendering
• talking
• verbalizing
• writing up
• vocalizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wording

Noun

In Maryland, a successful amendment supported by Governor Wes Moore seems to have cleared a previously thorny legal path for Democrats to try and eke out an extra seat—a significant victory, especially in light of the amendment’s confusing wording. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Verb

Although its questions framed the scandal with wording sympathetic to Republicans, the survey suggests the GOP sees an opening that could drag down Democrats. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026

The footer contains off wording about inbox preferences and a Scottsdale address not tied to Netflix. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025