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as in saying
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 preparing
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 formulating
If China does land first, there could be profound repercussions for the United States, according to Mike Gold, president of civil and international space at Redwire and a key figure in formulating the Artemis Accords.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, Allen-Green’s group backed off and began formulating other plans without any closures.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the petition, Autry admitted to formulating the story in his jail cell while looking over discovery evidence, while relying on cellphone data to nail down details.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In formulating the budget, no one thought to include spouses.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Once appointed, a balanced group is also required to deliberate in public and receive public comments in formulating their report.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
But Democrats say Buttigieg can point to a slew of accomplishments during his tenure — including his role in formulating and implementing Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure legislation.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Which ultimately led the Biden administration to start formulating a new set of rules.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Atashzar and Shamout are currently formulating their hybrid AI model, pinpointing the exact changes that can predict a stroke and recurrence of strokes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, Allen-Green’s group backed off and began formulating other plans without any closures.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the petition, Autry admitted to formulating the story in his jail cell while looking over discovery evidence, while relying on cellphone data to nail down details.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In formulating the budget, no one thought to include spouses.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Once appointed, a balanced group is also required to deliberate in public and receive public comments in formulating their report.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
But Democrats say Buttigieg can point to a slew of accomplishments during his tenure — including his role in formulating and implementing Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure legislation.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Which ultimately led the Biden administration to start formulating a new set of rules.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Atashzar and Shamout are currently formulating their hybrid AI model, pinpointing the exact changes that can predict a stroke and recurrence of strokes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulating
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The pre-authorization letters included a line saying payment was not guaranteed, but Sutton-Schulman didn’t think much of it.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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This education gap in preparing employees to use AI and other new technologies effectively is a glaring, industry-wide need.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Originally preparing for former LSU and Ole Miss QB Walker Howard, the Tigers will instead see redshirt freshman Daniel Beale.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Second, on that same day of August 26, 2025, OpenAI posted an official blog articulating some elements of their AI safeguards, including, for the first time ever, releasing inside details of particular practices and procedures.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the local level, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in July approved drafting its own local ordinance.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some will feel comfortable stating contrary opinions in front of the rest of the team; some won’t.—
Ellen Whitlock Baker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The same weekend, King resigned and Dudek, who was at home in his underwear watching MSNBC, got an email stating that the president of the United States had appointed him commissioner.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Formulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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