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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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Each pre-workout brand can be formulated differently, so the potential side effects will vary from product to product.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Each laundry product is formulated in three signature scents and features clean ingredients and sleek packaging—and all of it is meant to turn a mundane laundry routine into a more mindful and enjoyable experience.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Read the product label carefully to determine if a particular product is formulated to kill germs or disinfect surfaces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 4 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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