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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
Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Quatraro said his wording was the main sticking point.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
Graham disagreed and asked Driggs to consider his wording.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Quatraro said his wording was the main sticking point.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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The language of civil rights will always be most appealing to political minorities in search of procedural arguments to temper or frustrate the will of the majority.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus provides the voice of Miss Maple, renamed Lily and far more fretful and fearful than in the book.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The Flow 2 has voice command capabilities, along with working with Matter, Alexa, and Google Home.—
Joe Salas
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The business division harnesses end-to-end services, including novel ingredient discovery, pre-clinical testing, formulation development, quality control production and access to Debut’s IP portfolio.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The KwikPen formulation of Zepbound costs up to $699 per month.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Even commentators who are openly critical have begun to borrow the same phrasing, the same rhythm, the same constant escalation.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The charm of these biographies, however, lies in their authenticity – the small spelling missteps and unpolished phrasing that reflect genuine middle school voices.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon supports thoughtful expression and easier communication.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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