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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Wide Array Of Prompting Tips A seasoned user of generative AI is bound to inevitably realize that the wording of their prompts can significantly impact how the AI responds.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The court concluded the precise wording of the promise did not satisfy the technical requirements of a doctrine known as promissory estoppel.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
That lawsuit involved a dispute over the wording of the actions for which Trump was found liable in a civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Fans commented on a popular digital video platform where Jeopardy! has its own page on the clue and its wonky wording.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Wide Array Of Prompting Tips A seasoned user of generative AI is bound to inevitably realize that the wording of their prompts can significantly impact how the AI responds.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The court concluded the precise wording of the promise did not satisfy the technical requirements of a doctrine known as promissory estoppel.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
That lawsuit involved a dispute over the wording of the actions for which Trump was found liable in a civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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But their language echoes the same arguments about unfair trade, deficits and national security that Trump invoked during his reciprocal tariff rollout.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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English is widely spoken across Puerto Rico, but travelers should keep in mind that Spanish is the island's universal language.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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After Plasencia entered his pleas in a barely audible voice, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett agreed to let the doctor remain free on bond pending his sentencing.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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From his advanced diction to his technical precision, the Bruiser Wolf experience permeates his new album Potluck.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Test your soil every three years or so and follow the test recommendations for your fertilizer formulation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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Manufacturing costs for clean formulations typically run 20-40 percent higher than conventional alternatives, pressuring unit economics.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Well, Neruda and a full inventory of why he’s not suited for her that concludes with the moon-star-sun phrasing so close to her heart.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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No classical performer is more mainstream than Yo-Yo Ma, but his successive recordings of the Bach cello suites have been strongly influenced by period-instrument practice in such matters as phrasing and the use of gut strings.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and August is no different.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mackenzie Davis stars in the story of what happens after the end of civilization, which may have seemed too familiar or too current for some people, but this is a remarkably rewarding examination of the power of connection and the need for expression, even after everything has fallen apart.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Police arrested the 15-year-old boy after an investigation, according to a statement from Elsmere police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Scientists had suggested that a companion star may be the cause for its brightening and dimming but have failed to observe it with both NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, per the statement.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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