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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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

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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
  • Although there are plenty of books in three languages (Arabic, French, and English), there are also museums, a planetarium, and a lab dedicated to restoring and preserving ancient manuscripts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Emily Elconin / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has for decades sent election monitors to polling sites to protect voters from discrimination based on race, disability or language.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 7 Sep. 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 lobby of his apartment building, Kiritsis held a press conference, expressing anger at Meridian but also apologizing for the ordeal and his use of profanity throughout.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026
  • That was a good example of fusing that into a very contemporary platform and a very contemporary way of expressing that so an audience would feel it and see it.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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