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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
The mascara is designed with a flexible brush that bends to extend your lashes, and it’s formulated with bamboo extract and other ingredients that volumize and hydrate your lashes.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the questions and inquiries being formulated by the current administration have answers that have been well documented through a multitude of studies.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
They’re actually formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, with noncomedogenic options to keep acne-prone skin happy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
The larger portion of the mask is formulated with NAD+, a coenzyme that supports collagen production and soothes antioxidative stress, and the lower chin piece puts polylactic acid to work in each little microfiber of the mask to lift, firm, and improve texture and tone evenness.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Collagen and moisture-loss call for beauty products formulated specifically for the 40-plus consumer.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
While the treatments are formulated with perimenopause and menopause in mind, women who aren't experiencing menopause can certainly benefit from them.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the questions and inquiries being formulated by the current administration have answers that have been well documented through a multitude of studies.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
They’re actually formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, with noncomedogenic options to keep acne-prone skin happy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
The larger portion of the mask is formulated with NAD+, a coenzyme that supports collagen production and soothes antioxidative stress, and the lower chin piece puts polylactic acid to work in each little microfiber of the mask to lift, firm, and improve texture and tone evenness.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Collagen and moisture-loss call for beauty products formulated specifically for the 40-plus consumer.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
While the treatments are formulated with perimenopause and menopause in mind, women who aren't experiencing menopause can certainly benefit from them.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Though the matter was not clearly articulated as such, Scott seemed to be making the distinction that Wallis’ dismissal was not a matter of discipline for any sort of alleged wrongdoing, but rather a decision not to renew a contract that would have lapsed in May if not explicitly extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Bridge, head makeup artist, articulated this with diaphanous complexions set with retro but glamorous details to create a dual set of code-breaking beauty statements on the runway.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As stated, Book was brought in for a visit and could be signed and added to the roster in the coming days depending on how the injury report shakes out for both Hurts and Pickett.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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