1
as in expressing
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
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2
as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration
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3
as in uttering
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
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as in speaking
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Recent Examples of articulating
Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.
—Donna Grego-Heintz, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Israel’s leaders have resisted articulating any vision for non-Hamas Palestinian governance in Gaza, and the proposal that Arab states developed at a March summit in Cairo did not demand that Hamas disband.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
The California Purple Star School Designation Program seeks to reduce the burden on these students and families by articulating the most critical transition supports for them.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Outie Mark and Innie Mark manage to communicate with one another via camcorder, recording messages and exchanging them back and forth, articulating their needs from one another.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The caucus has been successful in getting media coverage and is articulating the Republican approach to a broad audience.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Clearly, in terms of investors and analysts, the expectation around a broader narrative incorporating both financial and non-financial information is really important in articulating that value creation story.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
By articulating the underlying anxieties that drive resistance, skilled negotiators create opportunities for collaborative problem-solving rather than competitive positioning.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.
—Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.
—Donna Grego-Heintz, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Israel’s leaders have resisted articulating any vision for non-Hamas Palestinian governance in Gaza, and the proposal that Arab states developed at a March summit in Cairo did not demand that Hamas disband.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
The California Purple Star School Designation Program seeks to reduce the burden on these students and families by articulating the most critical transition supports for them.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Outie Mark and Innie Mark manage to communicate with one another via camcorder, recording messages and exchanging them back and forth, articulating their needs from one another.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The caucus has been successful in getting media coverage and is articulating the Republican approach to a broad audience.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Clearly, in terms of investors and analysts, the expectation around a broader narrative incorporating both financial and non-financial information is really important in articulating that value creation story.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
By articulating the underlying anxieties that drive resistance, skilled negotiators create opportunities for collaborative problem-solving rather than competitive positioning.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
Verb
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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The Bridge on the River Kwai has a thorny message about loyalty and duty that’s wrapped in a rugged, articulate adventure film.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When her mother returned to Clinton, Andrea never considered telling her what had happened.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Which ultimately led the Biden administration to start formulating a new set of rules.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Arab leaders have for the past several weeks been formulating their own response.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pair are close, frequently discussing their respective seasons — Whitworth is on loan in League One with Exeter City — and supporting each other.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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