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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
Backed by over 16,900 five-star ratings, the cream is formulated with collagen, retinol, vitamin E, avocado and jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid to help improve overall skin tone, promote elasticity, moisturize, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Green and floral sheer garments formulated into blouses and dresses before transitioning into structured menswear co-ords in grey, denims and blues.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The proposal, the Republican lawmaker explained, will include provisions affecting both homestead and non-homestead properties, but details of the amendment are still being formulated.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The focus on addressing how models are formulated represents a fundamental shift in perspective within the field.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The fluid is formulated with Shell’s proprietary Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
They’re formulated with hydrating ingredients designed to decrease puffiness and help with dark circles.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Certain seed varieties are formulated to be less prone to splitting, including Stonehead, Savoy Ace, and Caraflex.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
To achieve a product that offers poreless, glowing results, the Detox Mask is formulated with rare, Eastern botanical ingredients like cleansing and skin-tightening Thanaka wood, hydrating cactus extract, and acne-soothing marigold extract.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Green and floral sheer garments formulated into blouses and dresses before transitioning into structured menswear co-ords in grey, denims and blues.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The proposal, the Republican lawmaker explained, will include provisions affecting both homestead and non-homestead properties, but details of the amendment are still being formulated.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The focus on addressing how models are formulated represents a fundamental shift in perspective within the field.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The fluid is formulated with Shell’s proprietary Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
They’re formulated with hydrating ingredients designed to decrease puffiness and help with dark circles.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Certain seed varieties are formulated to be less prone to splitting, including Stonehead, Savoy Ace, and Caraflex.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
To achieve a product that offers poreless, glowing results, the Detox Mask is formulated with rare, Eastern botanical ingredients like cleansing and skin-tightening Thanaka wood, hydrating cactus extract, and acne-soothing marigold extract.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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Some Republicans, including the secretaries of state for Wyoming and Arkansas, expressed support for restricting mail voting after Trump called for its elimination, but others, like New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, have criticized the proposal.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When Newsom interviewed Kirk for his podcast in March, the governor said his 13-year-old son lobbied to stay home from school to watch.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office said the suspect was armed with a revolver handgun.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The rover’s science instruments found that the formation’s sedimentary rocks are composed of clay and silt, which, on Earth, are excellent preservers of past microbial life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine Inch Nails composed the soundtrack.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dalio articulated his concerns, suggesting that these advanced technologies are poised to benefit the top 1% to 10% of the population significantly more than everyone else, potentially leading to profound societal challenges.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a recent cri de coeur, Megan Fritts, a philosophy professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, detailed how her own institution has not articulated clear, campus-wide guidance on AI use.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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Watson and Doubs were both drafted in 2022.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Which is true, but Mahomes was still the product of evaluation and development — a three-star high school athlete who was not even the first QB drafted that year.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The university initially stated on social media that a suspect was in custody, but Scott Trotter, a university spokesman, told the New York Times and Deseret News that police determined the person who was taken into custody was not the shooter.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ballmer has stated that he was defrauded by Sanberg, who has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of fraud (Aspiration is bankrupt).—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Verizon's trade-ins are phrased in phone cost, with the 17, 17 Pro and Air available for free with an eligible device and unlimited data plan, or $1,100 off the list price of the Pro Max.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Among 16-24-year-olds, republicans (67 percent) outnumbered royalists (30 percent) by more than double when the question was phrased that way.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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