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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
But some parents of autistic children who disagree with Kennedy’s wording still want answers.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
If ballot language is challenged in court, Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will now get three opportunities to write his own before the courts can redraft the wording.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
Chen’s set, interweaved throughout several episodes, goes fine — it’s hit and miss (there are also probably some translation blips that disservice the wording).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Noun
The amendment's wording would prevent former two-term presidents, such as Barack Obama and George W. Bush, from running for a third term.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
But some parents of autistic children who disagree with Kennedy’s wording still want answers.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
If ballot language is challenged in court, Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will now get three opportunities to write his own before the courts can redraft the wording.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
Chen’s set, interweaved throughout several episodes, goes fine — it’s hit and miss (there are also probably some translation blips that disservice the wording).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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The government's 2011 population census found that a little more than 10% of Indians fluently speak the language.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Photosynthesis was such a profound development; so were eukaryotes, nervous systems and language.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Of late, Arteta’s voice has tended to carry most authority on first-team transfers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
Noun
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This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.—
Emma Madden,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2025
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The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Anne Herzberg, legal advisor at NGO Monitor, told Fox News Digital the phrasing is significant.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Throughout the season, Coop holds forth in voice-over monologues long on faux profundity, mannered phrasings, and lists.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 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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Miami Fire Rescue responds In a statement, Miami Fire Rescue confirmed the arrest and said the department is aware of the incident involving a 15-year veteran firefighter.—
Mauricio Maldonado,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Photos were taken when the reagent was used, according to the probable cause statement.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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