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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
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Mike Wass,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
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Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Both share red, white and green bands, but the pre-revolutionary flag also has a lion and the sun in the middle of its white band, while the official flag instead has an Islamic symbol and phrasing.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
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Mike Wass,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
The nonprofit group, whose name mirrors phrasing that has been used in Bennet’s campaign messaging, does not disclose its donors.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
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Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
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This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.
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But Auschwitz had also left its mark on his diction—a sort of verbal tattoo.
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Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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In fact, the material represents a tenfold improvement in carbon performance compared to the company’s first-generation formulation.
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Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
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Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.
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Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise.
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The Republican National Committee sued in 2024, arguing that the wording of federal election statutes indicates that Election Day itself is the deadline for when ballots can be received.
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Na drew a parallel to his earlier work while articulating the film’s underlying concern.
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But Musk does understand the value of being out there, articulating a vision and taking risks that earn him friends and foes.
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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