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as in expressed
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 prepared
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 formulated
This rose-scented balm is formulated with coconut oil, Damask rose and wakame extract, which work together to deeply hydrate and heal dry skin.
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Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
There are also probiotic drops formulated for babies that can be given directly or mixed with breast milk.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream The cream is formulated with mandelic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid or AHA), which gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to support skin cell turnover, while centella asiatica helps soothe and strengthen the natural skin barrier.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Spice Beauty's Milk & Rose Collection was formulated to bring that calm, restful spa-like experience to your bathtub.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the 52-minute episode that aired on December 26, Shane and Ilya solidified their bond and formulated a plan for their future before literally riding off into the sunset together.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
This nourishing moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid, rosehip fruit oil, vitamin A, retinol, and organic extra virgin olive oil.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The mascara is designed with a flexible brush that bends to extend your lashes, and it’s formulated with bamboo extract and other ingredients that volumize and hydrate your lashes.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Renée Reardin, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
There are also probiotic drops formulated for babies that can be given directly or mixed with breast milk.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream The cream is formulated with mandelic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid or AHA), which gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to support skin cell turnover, while centella asiatica helps soothe and strengthen the natural skin barrier.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Spice Beauty's Milk & Rose Collection was formulated to bring that calm, restful spa-like experience to your bathtub.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the 52-minute episode that aired on December 26, Shane and Ilya solidified their bond and formulated a plan for their future before literally riding off into the sunset together.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
This nourishing moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid, rosehip fruit oil, vitamin A, retinol, and organic extra virgin olive oil.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The mascara is designed with a flexible brush that bends to extend your lashes, and it’s formulated with bamboo extract and other ingredients that volumize and hydrate your lashes.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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But in Los Angeles, immigrant rights advocates expressed concerns about requiring the LAPD to police another agency.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The woman in the video expressed shock at the police presence at her house and at the search of her home.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Noni juice is a tropical beverage prepared from fresh, ripe noni fruits.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Student reporters at PantherNOW, FIU’s student newspaper, have reported that as space is prioritized for freshmen and parts of University Apartments are prepared for demolition, more upperclassmen are being pushed off campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Nebraska congressman said the president’s recent rhetoric about acquiring Greenland by placing tariffs on European allies.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ives said many customers have reservations about data privacy and protection, which could be a hurdle for general AI chatbots becoming go-to services for businesses.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The score was composed by Michael Sauter.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Crew-12 is composed of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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And Lewis has not, until now, articulated his strategy for the paper's future.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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Art isn’t easy, Stephen Sondheim articulated about the creative process.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps, for example, Sullivan and Hafley would have drafted Pittsburgh defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of Grant.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the summer of 1942 he was drafted into the Army.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her answer is a departure in terms of how publicly it was stated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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In response to an inquiry, Meta directed CNBC to a 2019 statement from a spokesperson, which stated that Zuckerberg did not communicate with Epstein again after the dinner.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Explain the mechanism that Washington used to compel quarterback Demond Williams to return because the consequences were too onerous to ignore, like LSU losing out on $4 million in NIL for 2026 or however it’s phrased.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This suggests that the models’ internal beliefs are skewed based on how questions are phrased, or by their topics.—
Chara Podimata,
Time,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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