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as in expressed
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 prepared
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 formulated
Plus, compared to commercial glass cleaners that are formulated with harsh chemicals, vinegar is a great natural, non-toxic alternative that only needs to be combined with water.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The lineup includes the Mānuka Cleanser, $58; Mānuka Cream, $88; Mānuka Essence, $110; Mānuka Mask, $76, and Mānuka Salve, $68, which is formulated for concentrated areas of irritation such as acne or dry patches.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Quantum mechanics was originally formulated to explain and predict the perplexing behaviors of atoms, molecules and subatomic particles.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The large candle, which is formulated with new wax and has fresh packaging, has a scent that shoppers agree is great for the holidays.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
While this flavor is a nod to the popular Raspberry Elegance Cake in the bakery, it is not formulated to have the exact flavor profile of the cake.
—Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
From there, a map of the brain would need to be formulated to understand how the billions of neurons are connected and interacting with each other.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The lineup includes the Mānuka Cleanser, $58; Mānuka Cream, $88; Mānuka Essence, $110; Mānuka Mask, $76, and Mānuka Salve, $68, which is formulated for concentrated areas of irritation such as acne or dry patches.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Quantum mechanics was originally formulated to explain and predict the perplexing behaviors of atoms, molecules and subatomic particles.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The large candle, which is formulated with new wax and has fresh packaging, has a scent that shoppers agree is great for the holidays.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
While this flavor is a nod to the popular Raspberry Elegance Cake in the bakery, it is not formulated to have the exact flavor profile of the cake.
—Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
From there, a map of the brain would need to be formulated to understand how the billions of neurons are connected and interacting with each other.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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In announcing these 2026 shows, Bon Jovi expressed joy in the ability to hit the stage again and share the band’s massive-selling catalog with fans again.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Take a look at how his journey has prepared him to meet the moment.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bransten recounts meeting with David and Ralph Lauren at the time, prepared with slides.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The roster will be primarily composed of pop and dance music, with a physical and digital distribution agreement in place with The Orchard.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Schools overseen by the DoDEA, such as Barsanti Elementary, are composed of students in American military families.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while brands from Dries van Noten to Miu Miu and Prada have articulated their own takes on the retro sneaker trend, the understated Nike Cortez is at the beginning of another revival, and will assuredly have a place in your transeasonal shoe rotation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the association, articulated more clearly in the remake, is certainly there in all the Nightmare movies.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Owens played linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1977 to 1980, earned All-Big Ten recognition before being drafted ninth overall in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams is this season's Golden Bachelor.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Pembroke Pines, Florida, native was then drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2018 draft.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even more recently, another prominent physicist has stated a similarly dubious case for the non-existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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County Commissioner Tim Jones stated that Gaines’ appointment was in response to this months-long struggle to pass the policy.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet if apocalypticism is phrased in the rhetoric of visionary metaphor and symbol, then the current climate crisis is rendered in the language of arid climatology and geology, a distinction which makes a huge difference.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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