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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
Those grades were then formulated into Starting Pitcher Grade-Point Averages.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Besides its claim to last up to 12 hours, the new skin tint is also formulated with skincare ingredients that are said to boost hydration.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Feb. 2025
One of the key challenges, of course, is that formulating a policy around something that is evolving so quickly is incredibly difficult.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Besides its claim to last up to 12 hours, the new skin tint is also formulated with skincare ingredients that are said to boost hydration.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Feb. 2025
One of the key challenges, of course, is that formulating a policy around something that is evolving so quickly is incredibly difficult.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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However, Hamas expressed support for Egypt’s plan, with spokespersons welcoming the initiative and calling for the full allocation of resources to ensure its success.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Germany is among the European countries that host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing policy, Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed reservations on Thursday in Brussels.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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As with any investment, there are risks, but when private equity investors carefully assess and prepare for the opportunities, the possibility of financial success only increases.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 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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Those frequent reports and projections are key, experts say, because food crises evolve over time, meaning early interventions save lives and save money.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
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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Francis articulated that in a 2017 speech to a meeting of the Vatican’s bioethics think tank, the Pontifical Academy for Life.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The film’s simple, sympathetic decency lends it powerful authenticity — Russell in real life lost his hands while in the Army — that articulated the trauma of PTSD before it was widely understood. 12.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Marshall considered what Fox has meant to the organization since being drafted to the Kings in 2017.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps the Dolphins draft someone in the first three rounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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But taking a hostile approach with President Donald Trump now could put federal aid for the disaster at risk.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Higher mineral levels mean stronger bones, while lower levels indicate weaker bones, which put you at risk of osteoporosis or falls that can lead to fractures.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trends in butterfly numbers can act as an indicator for the health of insect populations more broadly, writes Grames in an article for the Conversation.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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