Synonyms of wording

wording 1 of 2

noun

ˈwər-diŋ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing
• phraseology
• verbiage
• expression
• voice
• speech
• phrase
• style
• locution
• utterance
• enunciation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voice
• formulation
• expression
• statement
• articulation
• phrasing
• utterance
• reflection
• observation
• remark
• verbalism
• thought
• speech
• vent
• tongue
• outlet

wording

2 of 2

verb

present participle of word

as in saying

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

tried to word the declaration exactly right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saying
• expressing
• stating
• phrasing
• articulating
• putting
• clothing
• formulating
• describing
• couching
• translating
• implying
• crafting
• summarizing
• hinting
• suggesting
• speaking
• paraphrasing
• rewording
• telling
• intimating
• restating
• disclosing
• framing
• rephrasing
• insinuating
• communicating
• uttering
• rendering
• talking
• verbalizing
• writing up
• vocalizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wording

Noun

The Republican National Committee sued in 2024, arguing that the wording of federal election statutes indicates that Election Day itself is the deadline for when ballots can be received. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 June 2026

Another issue is differences in language and wording, which leads to conflicts. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 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