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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
The spokesman for the emergency management office said the ship would remain at Pier 36 for now, but that a plan to move it to a nearby ship yard was being formulated.
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Andrew Keh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Because what better way to formulate out-of-this-world love stories than by literally going out of this world?
Fortunately, the best streaming services are also home to some of the best sci-fi romances on offer, so there's a vast opportunity to watch and enjoy.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Encourage employees to formulate strong passwords that are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Reco platform integrates smoothly with frameworks such as MITRE and NIST, enabling organizations to formulate security policies that regulate AI utilization.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Andrew Keh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Because what better way to formulate out-of-this-world love stories than by literally going out of this world?
Fortunately, the best streaming services are also home to some of the best sci-fi romances on offer, so there's a vast opportunity to watch and enjoy.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Encourage employees to formulate strong passwords that are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Reco platform integrates smoothly with frameworks such as MITRE and NIST, enabling organizations to formulate security policies that regulate AI utilization.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulate
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Trump’s affinity for Musk did not extend to the broader Republican party, however, as many GOP lawmakers publicly expressed doubts about the cuts Musk made.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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However, a number of European leaders have expressed concerns over the Israel’s actions in Gaza in recent days.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Attendees will learn how to stay safe and prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Details: John Russo at 352-357-9692 or [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The first images from the production reveal the Yash, who leads the ensemble cast alongside Ranbir Kapoor, in peak physical condition, preparing to embody Ravana.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Nearly 153,000 five-star ratings says a lot, but reviewers are saying even more.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Rather than being confined to an application for composing code, the agent appears as just another programmer on the team.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The body is a moral form, as the philosopher J. M. Bernstein has articulated, because of our dependence on one another to sustain our sense of humanity.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The subtle hum of intricate mechanics, the remarkably articulate gesture of a synthetic limb, the disquieting echo of human movement – humanoid robots are no longer relegated to the realm of fiction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Showing faith in the line, Snead and McVay drafted no offensive linemen this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Clint Eastwood Joins the Army Ahead of college — and his acting career — Eastwood was drafted into the Army, though didn't face combat, and instead worked as a swimming instructor at California's Ft. Ord, according to military.com.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This puts it in the premium category of water sports equipment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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In one case unrelated to tariffs, records show that a congressional aide bought stock in two mining companies shortly before a key Senate committee approved a bill written by his boss that would help the firms.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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