formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 
formulated; formulating
1
2
a
: to develop a formula for the preparation of (something, such as a soap or plastic)
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
b
: to prepare according to a formula
formulate the vaccine against malaria
Examples of formulate in a Sentence
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
Luckily, many of the best foundations out there have been formulated to not only deliver immaculate coverage, but also to prioritize skin’s health.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
It’s formulated with sea kelp extract as its primary soothing ingredient and seawater to balance sebum levels, along with other botanical extracts known for calming properties (like neem leaf and holy basil).
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
The Allure-editor favorite is formulated with conditioning ingredients like niacin (vitamin B3) and hyaluronic acid.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt
formulated; formulating
1
: to express in a formula
2
: to put in systematic form : state definitely and clearly
formulate a plan
formulation
noun
ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən
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