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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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

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wording

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Recent Examples of wording
Noun
One of the reasons might have been the wording on their ballot. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 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
  • Senators Lummis and Bernie Moreno (OH) met with White House officials to discuss the bill and explore potential ethics language.
    Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The film boasts an A-list lineup for its English language voice cast, with stars including Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House and Werner Herzog.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Sabat, voice of All-Might, delivered the final message of the panel before the live performances.
    Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • The voice acting cast is rounded out by Akshay Khanna, Major Curda, Sakina Jaffrey, Darren Barnet, Dianne Doan, and Dee Bradley Baker.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia briefly issued warnings in two locations before lifting them several minutes later, saying the danger had passed.
    Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • That report was correct, Swinehart said, but Smith told staff to release a statement saying Smith herself had trained Nicole Tepper.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Season34, a Coral Gables, Florida brand, launched nine hormone-free formulations built so users can combine them without exceeding global safety thresholds for any ingredient.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Nutrition labels vary by flavor and formulation, so shoppers who track macros closely will want to check each bottle before checking out.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • In a statement expressing her condolences, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said the state would be conducting an independent probe.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Dee is one of hundreds of United fans who have had similar emails from United, and many are expressing unhappiness about them.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The latter line, in its phrasing and melody and even the musical tone of its words, is an almost perfect mimic of Santa Claus asking Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide his sleigh.
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
  • Despite the ribald phrasing, this kind of question is not entirely uncommon at Memphis’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • During this transformation, the cells tightly regulate the developmental stages through distinct gene expression levels.
    Jay Kakade July 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026
  • Ultra-realistic humanoid robots are being developed with silicone skin, lifelike facial expressions, natural voices and simulated emotions.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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