Thesaurus results for FORMULATE

formulate

verb

ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt

Definition of formulate

as in to express

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 to prepare

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 formulate Stanton repeated, but gave up on trying to formulate a phrase. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 This year, Image Skincare released its first product formulated with EDL, a patented bioactive skin-tightening ingredient developed in-house. — Ellen Thomas, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Many modern pesticides are non-toxic and formulated with plant oils such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and garlic. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Milbon, for example, formulates around pearl peptides, spring water algae extract and black truffle to repair and nourish. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulate

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Quiet luxury has given way to accessories that make an emotional statement and let clients express their individuality.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Salkar said a medico-legal case had been opened and an autopsy would follow.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines are among the countries that are most exposed to food security risk from the super El Niño and also face the highest risk of civil unrest due to rising prices, Verisk Maplecroft said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of say

Verb

Ludek Drizhal composed the film’s score, which is in contention for the Public Choice Award at this year’s World Soundtrack Awards.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The fabric is composed of 45 percent Australian Merino wool, 45 percent Tencel that is made in a sustainable way, and 10 percent elastane.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of compose

Verb

Aesthetic taste is deeply personal, ambiguous, always evolving and often difficult to articulate.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
But, as is true before someone develops a terminal medical condition, advance planning is most useful while people can still articulate what matters to them and exercise meaningful choices about what comes next.

— Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of articulate

Verb

In 2026, she was drafted and waived by the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream before being claimed by the Sparks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Last year, Raman voted in favor of a 45-day citywide moratorium on new RV parks, a move aimed at giving city planners time to draft permanent new rules to regulate such facilities.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of draft

Verb

The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Choudri also made headlines earlier this year after the authority put him on leave after police arrested him at his Folsom home following a fight between his daughter and fiancée.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of put

Verb

Hirose, who also writes and edits, has constructed a brilliantly volatile scenario, vulnerable to any number of potentially explosive and destructive dramatic developments.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Maguire and Strayer co-wrote every song on Taking the Long Way along with Maines.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

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