as in speaking
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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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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
Verb
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
Adjective
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Rescuers found the snowmobiler, conscious and speaking but cold, under 2 feet of snow, according to a Facebook post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Feb. 2025
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While the path to podcasting riches may not be paved with gold, the potential for generating a sustainable income through building of your personal brand, attracting clients and customers, and gaining more speaking opportunities is undeniably alluring.—
MeiMei Fox,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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The site hopes to make AI more accurate and articulate.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
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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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
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
Cite this Entry
“Articulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulating. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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