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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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
The mask is formulated with an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and vitamin C to deliver maximum hydration and lasting moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
Each balm is priced at $10 and formulated with peptides to soften lips and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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