as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
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Recent Examples of formulation
As part of the agreement, all product formulations, technical and manufacturing specifications, operating processes, quality assurance systems, and existing certifications will stay the same.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
With cultural mainstays like rice extract and buzzy compounds like several types of hyaluronic acid, these formulations offer more than straightforward sun protection.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Current formulations of the drug also persist in the bloodstream for long periods, which can have unintended consequences.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
With cultural mainstays like rice extract and buzzy compounds like several types of hyaluronic acid, these formulations offer more than straightforward sun protection.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Current formulations of the drug also persist in the bloodstream for long periods, which can have unintended consequences.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
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While many people have been introduced to English choral services through the angelic voices of the choristers in flowing robes and Elizabethan ruffs who sing at royal weddings and carol services, choirs perform every day in much more humble settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The United States not only encourages artistic expression, it’s enshrined in the Constitution, under the First Amendment’s freedom of speech and assembly.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to the wording of the bill, a library board would need majority approval from a city council for these staffing decisions.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across all of the incidents, Turkish officials have been careful in their wording.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This level of articulation enables more complex movement patterns and a more human-like gait compared to many current-generation humanoid robots.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s a quick-disconnect sway bar underneath for better articulation, but Jeep didn’t go nuts with the hardware.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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When her mother was charged with making false statements and they were separated, the toddler was sent to the custody of the ORR, which cares for immigrant children in shelter or foster settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, Blanca Gallegos, a spokesperson for SEIU Local 99, said Thursday the union continues to be open to discussions with the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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