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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 best type of detergent to use for white clothes is one that is specially formulated for this color.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
It’s formulated with a blend of seaberry oil, ginseng, prickly pear, and hyaluronic acid to keep my skin hydrated and from flaking.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The specialist also provides technical leadership in developing, maintaining and operating all network infrastructure hardware, applications and virtual solutions, while advising management and formulating network strategy and policy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The concealer is formulated with moisturizing red algae extract, soothing adenosine that works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and green tea extract with caffeine to target dark circles.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
It’s formulated with a blend of seaberry oil, ginseng, prickly pear, and hyaluronic acid to keep my skin hydrated and from flaking.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The specialist also provides technical leadership in developing, maintaining and operating all network infrastructure hardware, applications and virtual solutions, while advising management and formulating network strategy and policy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The concealer is formulated with moisturizing red algae extract, soothing adenosine that works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and green tea extract with caffeine to target dark circles.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Also shown here, Sully’s children are in peril again, as expressed by Neytiri, and human friend Spider continues to get in entanglements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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For a widow who lost her husband, her only brother and her only daughter in just five months, McCrory is remarkably composed.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
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One powerful strategy is to align your business narrative with future market shifts, clearly articulating how your company is positioned to lead in emerging trends.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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While phantoms of female anxiety, emotion, and pain proliferate across each timeline, Alma, Erika, Angelika, and Lenka articulate their own budding coming-of-age achingly, exquisitely.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Arenas was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2001, and went on to also play for the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzles during his 12-year career in the NBA.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Sharpe, 57, was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1990 and won two Super Bowls with the team.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Robert put the club ahead one inning later with the 99th home run of his career.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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In June, several Republican U.S. lawmakers from Arizona and Texas who usually side with Trump's Make American Great Again policies wrote a letter to the Commerce Secretary imploring the Trump administration not to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over the three years of the pandemic, Bradley conducted more than 6,000 color consultations, an experience that inspired her to write her first book, Master the Art of Color.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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