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verb

present participle of articulate
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
Verb
And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public. — David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 Anticipate Challenges And Prepare For Them Common hurdles include gathering documentation, meeting tight deadlines and articulating your achievements clearly. — Raul Handa, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
  1. speaking
  2. articulate
  3. putting
  4. talking
  5. stating
  6. telling
  7. formulating
  8. discussing
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of speaking
Adjective
  • Past youth winners like Ashleigh Scully and Zander Galli have grown into articulate ambassadors for wildlife and the environment.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • If anyone wants to hear an articulate explanation of why Republicans support or oppose legislation, go listen to the Republican floor speeches.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of articulate
Verb
  • Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
    — Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of putting
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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
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of talking
Verb
  • 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
  • Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.
    — Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stating
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  • By some accounts, this Santa Tracker initiative kicked off by complete accident in 1955, when a Colorado Springs Sears printed a newspaper announcement telling children to call a certain phone number to chat with Santa.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, many in the United States may even question whether CENTCOM is telling the truth.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of telling
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  • Nicol stresses that the 188-page scientific opinion drew on the best available evidence, which the team was instructed to summarize scientifically, rather than formulating realistic plans for the agriculture industry.
    — Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.
    — The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of formulating
Verb
  • While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • To that point, some 59% of financial advisors are not currently using or discussing cryptocurrency with their clients, according to a survey released in June from Cerulli Associates.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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