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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
Spraying your yard with an insecticide specifically formulated for mosquitoes should only be done in extreme cases.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The lightweight daily cream is formulated with prebiotics, hyaluronic acid, watermelon extract, and SPF 30.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Bestsellers include its Serum Body Washes, 5% AHA Deodorant Serums and Nourishing Body Oil — each formulated with ingredients such as niacinamide, squalane and glycolic acid.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Like all skincare essentials from CeraVe, it’s formulated with three essential ceramides—1, 3, and 6-II—that lock in moisture and restore the skin barrier.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The lightweight daily cream is formulated with prebiotics, hyaluronic acid, watermelon extract, and SPF 30.
—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Bestsellers include its Serum Body Washes, 5% AHA Deodorant Serums and Nourishing Body Oil — each formulated with ingredients such as niacinamide, squalane and glycolic acid.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Like all skincare essentials from CeraVe, it’s formulated with three essential ceramides—1, 3, and 6-II—that lock in moisture and restore the skin barrier.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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One concern on Wall Street is that AI models that quickly compose code might threaten mature software companies.
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Earlier this month, a bipartisan bill introduced in the House proposed establishing an independent commission composed of 13 members appointed by leaders in Congress and the president.
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And articulate that, because otherwise that divide can be a huge enemy of corporate productivity.
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His opponent, Stephanie Ruskay, struggled to articulate a clear rationale for her candidacy — one week running as a mom, the next as a rabbi.
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Hart, a college teammate of Brunson and Bridges, was the only senior drafted in the first round that year.
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Staff would then draft an official ordinance for a final council vote later this year, with the goal of officially launching the registry by January 2027.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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In the four-page ruling, Aquilina wrote that Kalshi violated the state's gaming industry by allowing people aged 18 to place wagers, as opposed to Michigan's age requirement of 21 and older.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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