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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work
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Recent Examples of formulate
Rub the overnight foot cream formulated with ingredients like aloe, glycerin, urea, coconut oil, and lavender essential oil on your feet and pop it on the reusable pair of breathable foot sleeves.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Welsh quartet’s Dead Meat follow-up takes DNA from the Smiths’ melancholy exuberance, the Go-Betweens’ windswept gusto, and gung-ho London punk fervor to formulate a disempowered power-pop that spins insecurity and grief into bundles of melodic joy.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated with grapeseed extract, plus vitamin E to soften and firm the undereye area, and also works to blur fine lines and wrinkles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Welsh quartet’s Dead Meat follow-up takes DNA from the Smiths’ melancholy exuberance, the Go-Betweens’ windswept gusto, and gung-ho London punk fervor to formulate a disempowered power-pop that spins insecurity and grief into bundles of melodic joy.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated with grapeseed extract, plus vitamin E to soften and firm the undereye area, and also works to blur fine lines and wrinkles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
Verb
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Paul, along with a handful of other Senators, have expressed doubts about adding to the national debt.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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According to the sheriff's office, the family has expressed a desire for closure.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tuchel has spent the past three months preparing for the beginning of England’s 2026 World Cup-qualifying campaign.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Ritchey can’t articulate her own experience, Earnshaw is nonetheless able to illustrate what could have led her to such an unthinkable decision.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Key responsibilities typically include: • Product Positioning: Define and articulate the unique value prop and competitive differentiation of the product.—
Joe Ariganello,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Church was drafted in the 18th round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of North Carolina A&T University.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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Standing in his way is American contender Sean Brady, who was drafted in on relatively short notice to replace Edwards' original opponent Jack Della Maddalena – who will now challenge Muhammad for the title at UFC 315.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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This time, Lowe was in his front yard, putting his kids in the car with his parents.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.—
Hira Qureshi,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Why Trust Southern Living Amanda Ogle is a writer for Southern Living who writes product reviews across a range of categories, including travel gear, kitchen gadgets, organization, crafting, home decor, furniture, and fashion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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