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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The feature uses the same foundational AI model as Google's Gemini chatbot to formulate answers to your search queries by ingesting the top 100 (!) search results.
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Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
At the same time, the company is experimenting with generative AI models to map emerging ingredient preferences, track real-time sentiment shifts, and test new scent profiles before they’re even formulated.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Key Ingredients: Aloe leaf juice, biotin, jojoba oil Best For: Adding moisture to dry, frizzy curls and coils—it’s specifically formulated for 3B-4C curls.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The feature uses the same foundational AI model as Google's Gemini chatbot to formulate answers to your search queries by ingesting the top 100 (!) search results.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for formulate
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 7 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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