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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
Developed by top dermatologists and formulated with hyaluronic acid, this facial cleanser is excellent for removing makeup, dirt and excess oils and helps keep your pores clean.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The luxury lip balm is formulated to provide long-lasting moisturization for instant relief and lips that stay soft and hydrated all day long.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The website also claims that all of Sorce’s perfumes are formulated in small batches in Charlotte and then hand bottled.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The two activists famously formulated a plan for what would become the United Farm Workers in a kitchen in Boyle Heights.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Most commercial sports drinks, particularly those formulated for endurance athletes, contain between 120 and 190 milligrams of sodium per eight fluid ounces.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The rules not only give visitors a fair chance at spotting Punch, but they are also formulated to reduce any possible stress on the macaques in the enclosure.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Our Top Korean Makeup As with skin care, Korean makeup products are often formulated with hydrating ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid, mango seed butter, and more) for a healthy, lit-from-within glow.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Since the latter is a version of semaglutide, which is typically given by injection, it’s been specially formulated to be taken orally.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The luxury lip balm is formulated to provide long-lasting moisturization for instant relief and lips that stay soft and hydrated all day long.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The website also claims that all of Sorce’s perfumes are formulated in small batches in Charlotte and then hand bottled.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The two activists famously formulated a plan for what would become the United Farm Workers in a kitchen in Boyle Heights.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Most commercial sports drinks, particularly those formulated for endurance athletes, contain between 120 and 190 milligrams of sodium per eight fluid ounces.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The rules not only give visitors a fair chance at spotting Punch, but they are also formulated to reduce any possible stress on the macaques in the enclosure.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Our Top Korean Makeup As with skin care, Korean makeup products are often formulated with hydrating ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid, mango seed butter, and more) for a healthy, lit-from-within glow.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Since the latter is a version of semaglutide, which is typically given by injection, it’s been specially formulated to be taken orally.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods following his arrest as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Billing records show he was involved with the case soon after, as the firm prepared to bring it to the Supreme Court a second time.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Teams conducted testing, prepared the site, and then deployed the system inside the facility.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Graduate student guard Rori Harmon said success on the defensive end of the floor opened up the rest of the Longhorns’ game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Woods appears composed, from the moment he is confronted by sheriff’s deputies and throughout the entire interaction.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The images are vivid and carefully composed.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The administration has also not articulated its plans for the region once the war ends.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Starting in 1931, Franklin Roosevelt articulated a governing philosophy that recast the federal government as a guarantor of economic security for ordinary Americans, establishing the bedrock of the modern Democratic brand.—
Richard Yanowitch,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Wednesday’s trades will allow the Sky to return their four under-contract players — Cardoso, Reese, Van Lith and Westbeld — in addition to Sivka, who was drafted in 2025 and is expected to sign a contract this summer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Panthers, after all, drafted Xavier Legette in the first round of 2024 and then Tetairoa McMillan in the first round of 2025.—
Alex Zietlow
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, a 52-year-old father and Los Angeles resident, died Wednesday, March 25 after being found unconscious and unresponsive inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, ICE officials stated in a news release.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the five prongs stated that the advice had to be regular, or ongoing.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s phrased in a way that sounds perfectly logical.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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That echoed similar sentiments—though perhaps a bit more critically phrased—from fellow racers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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