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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
As formulated in the classic works of physiologist Alexei Ukhtomsky, a dominant is a stable focus that governs perception, attention and behavior.
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Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Because at-home peels are formulated with lower concentrations than professional treatments, they are designed for maintenance rather than intensive resurfacing.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Adebayo can continue in his role as a glue guy, much like Chris Bosh was when James, Bosh and Dwyane Wade formulated Miami’s first Big 3, which won back-to-back championships for the Heat.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
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
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Because at-home peels are formulated with lower concentrations than professional treatments, they are designed for maintenance rather than intensive resurfacing.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Adebayo can continue in his role as a glue guy, much like Chris Bosh was when James, Bosh and Dwyane Wade formulated Miami’s first Big 3, which won back-to-back championships for the Heat.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness.
—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Spraying your yard with an insecticide specifically formulated for mosquitoes should only be done in extreme cases.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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Yet none of that prepared the younger Berhalter for his own World Cup debut earlier this month.
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Doritos, ramen, marshmallows, and frosted cereals; French fries cooked in beef tallow; tofu prepared on a grill that just had meat on it—even the most innocuous products can contain beef, pork, or dairy.
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In January, the FBI flagged the group and sent some of the evidence, including over half a dozen videos, to local law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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Attorneys for Kil said the university was in the process of reinstating her.
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The Jury will be composed of 24 students, each of them recommended by professors of film studies from various Italian universities, DAMS, and from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
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The administration has also assembled a Disaster Assistance Response Team composed of more than 250 people, including three specialized Urban Search-and-Rescue teams.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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Not least because Liverpool never received an official approach from Bayern and, if Ngumoha was feeling remotely unsettled, then that hadn’t been articulated to the club.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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Hardaway who was drafted with the 24th overall pick in 2013, is preparing for his 14th NBA season.
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Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
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This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
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One onboarding step was phrased so oddly that two teams interpreted it in opposite ways.
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The use of first-person pronouns is dishonest, but there’s a much deeper issue that goes beyond how a statement is phrased.
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