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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
In compliance with President Trump's executive order, the agency has also excised wording around DEIA, environmental justice issues, women in leadership roles and Indigenous people from all of its public websites.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Settlement agreement wording does not bind the IRS, but helpful tax language in a settlement agreement can go a long way.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The wording of section 13.103 is somewhat ambiguous, and there is some dispute about whether detachment initiated by a board resolution requires a public vote.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
In compliance with President Trump's executive order, the agency has also excised wording around DEIA, environmental justice issues, women in leadership roles and Indigenous people from all of its public websites.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Settlement agreement wording does not bind the IRS, but helpful tax language in a settlement agreement can go a long way.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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Police did say what led to the altercation, but sources told TMZ that Saitta and his group had been repeatedly harassing Von and using threatening language.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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The more frequent the lucky language, the higher a casino ranked on the list.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Pardo served as the voice of Saturday Night Live for 38 seasons, kicking off each broadcast by listing off the names of the show’s current cast members from its 1975 debut all the way until his death in 2014.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Write in your natural voice People trust what feels authentic.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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This usually happens with scents that have a lower perfume oil concentration or poor formulation.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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Souter didn’t hesitate to endorse Harlan’s formulation.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Subtle issues in tone, pacing, phrasing, body language or focus can quietly erode trust and make pitches feel less convincing, even when the offer itself is strong.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Disorder Prosody Prosody includes the various pitch, volume, rhythm, tone, phrasing, and tempo used in speech, which are necessary for communicating emotions and nuances when speaking.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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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
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Also: five pencils are enough The Chinese government did not immediately issue a statement on the negotiations or confirm whether a deal was struck.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Elisabeth Baeten, a Galaxy Zoo project volunteer from Leuven, Belgium, said in the statement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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