formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 
formulated; formulating
1
2
a
: to develop a formula for the preparation of (something, such as a soap or plastic)
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
b
: to prepare according to a formula
formulate the vaccine against malaria
Examples of formulate in a Sentence
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
It’s formulated with a blend of seaberry oil, ginseng, prickly pear, and hyaluronic acid to keep my skin hydrated and from flaking.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The specialist also provides technical leadership in developing, maintaining and operating all network infrastructure hardware, applications and virtual solutions, while advising management and formulating network strategy and policy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The concealer is formulated with moisturizing red algae extract, soothing adenosine that works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and green tea extract with caffeine to target dark circles.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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formulate
verb
for·mu·late
ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt
formulated; formulating
1
: to express in a formula
2
: to put in systematic form : state definitely and clearly
formulate a plan
formulation
noun
ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən
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