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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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Like people are trying their best to follow the letter of the law or the exact wording of these orders without completely outing their trans sailors.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 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
Unlike past scams, the logos and branding often look authentic and the wording matches the airline’s usual communication style, according to readyjetroam.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Like people are trying their best to follow the letter of the law or the exact wording of these orders without completely outing their trans sailors.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 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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His critics might say such language is a disgrace to the presidency.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Speaking with Spanish language sports publication Diario Deportivo Diez the day after the Honduran club football’s worst defeat in CONCACAF, Bubara lauded LAFC for the 6-1 destruction.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose speech that respects every voice involved.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Using her actual voice adds a veracity to this moving film that was nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some 40 city employees sued the city, saying they were wrongly exposed to asbestos during the months-long renovation.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 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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In 2023, the Swedish company Maurten introduced a formulation that encapsulates the baking soda into minitablets suspended in a special hydrogel.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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Because of this, some producers have started treating terpene formulation as a core quality control issue.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Colorado lawmakers have been expressing both support and concerns over a major military operation that the United States and Israel launched against Iran early Saturday.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even federal agencies are modeling Nazi phrasing.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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This phrasing is of utmost importance because the federal government may end Medicare and Medicaid funding for medical providers whose care falls short of meeting professional standards.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Krejci’s expression as referee Tom Kirk brandished the red card looked like one of genuine bewilderment.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This new expression starts out as regular Woodford bourbon, which is aged for about six to seven years in new charred oak barrels (as required by law for bourbon).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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