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an act, process, or means of putting something into words his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter

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Recent Examples of formulation Many formulations are supported by OB-GYNs, doctors, and naturopaths, while others undergo rigorous third-party testing to verify quality and purity (on best cases, both). Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025 The barrage of media coverage highlights their weight-loss functions, but formulations of these drugs were originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar. Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 Heimplanet adds a 5,000-mm silicone-polyurethane (sil/PU5,000mm) into the formulation of its polyester wall fabric to enhance tear resistance. New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025 When a scan reveals osteoporosis, depending on its severity, doctors may prescribe oral medications like Fosamax or Actonel, intravenous formulations like Reclast, daily self-injections of Forteo or Tymlos, or twice-annual injections of Prolia. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • The book will feature 300 pages of full-color images, analysis pieces and interviews from diverse voices in the horror space.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The additional subcategories and voices provide more context and allows users to dive deeper into the nuances of economic mobility.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The accompanying image showed Remy sporting an uneven shave and an unmistakably unimpressed expression, which only added to the humor.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Similar wording is found on the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft listing under technical details.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But legal experts say the wording was murky, making judicial interpretation a moving target.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Language was a solution to a formal problem, the articulation of consciousness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Stretching the limits The clip is reportedly designed to showcase Oli’s stability, joint articulation as well as movement control, through a series of exercises including side bends, leg lifts and splits.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • On the day of her murder, her daughter and grandchildren arrived at her residence and grew concerned at the circumstances, per the prosecutor's office statement.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The virtual exercise platform Peloton made a similar statement earlier this month, announcing a partnership with menopause care platform Respin to launch a study on how exercise impacts women’s menopausal symptoms in midlife.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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