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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
The order requires the White House to provide detailed information regarding the substance of the advice USDS and Mr. Musk have provided and the process through which that advice has been formulated and communicated within the Executive Branch.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The lip balm is formulated with almond and rose oil, vitamin E, and petroleum jelly to soothe and hydrate.
—Lindsey Greenfeld, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
With luxury packaging and a buildable, blendable formula, the brand’s four new shade sticks were formulated with the intention to avoid streaks and patchiness.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
It is carefully formulated to help the body recover, maximize weight loss, and minimize nutrient deficiencies.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The lip balm is formulated with almond and rose oil, vitamin E, and petroleum jelly to soothe and hydrate.
—Lindsey Greenfeld, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
With luxury packaging and a buildable, blendable formula, the brand’s four new shade sticks were formulated with the intention to avoid streaks and patchiness.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
It is carefully formulated to help the body recover, maximize weight loss, and minimize nutrient deficiencies.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, having two more days to prepare might provide more time to rest and focus on the season’s first major.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The move comes just as the U.S. prepares to deploy the USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, to the region in a show of presence and partnership.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One thousand submissions of past work and accompanying materials that best articulate the filmmaker’s vision will be accepted via the submissions process, 100 preliminary finalists will be selected and notified in May 2025.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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At the Food and Drug Administration, dozens of staffers who regulate drugs and tobacco products received notices, including the entire office responsible for drafting new regulations for electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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And if the Giants draft that quarterback of the future in April?—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is a strand of thinking along, to put it crudely, settler-colonial lines.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, created and written by Ronan Bennett and written by Jez Butterworth, MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
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His career has been spent writing and editing for various newspapers, magazines and online publications before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024.—
Anthony Madden,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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