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as in saying
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 preparing
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 formulating
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.
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
While some goods will always see more sales domestically, the growing volume of cross-border purchases – particularly during this annual shopping event – demonstrates that cross-border transactions should be of key consideration when formulating ecommerce strategies.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Bigger is better was the idea from the get-go, when Brown and Griffis began formulating their concept.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Democrats are already formulating ways to kill party-line GOP votes and force Republicans to pursue a bipartisan approach to governance.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Swain's Action Against Rikers Island In September, Judge Swain ordered New York City officials to start formulating a plan for the potential federal receivership of Rikers Island.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
If he is confirmed by the Senate, Bessent will be one of the most important players in charge of the biggest economy in the world, formulating and recommending financial, economic and tax policy.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
And product recall numbers began to tick up, says Dobos, who's been formulating cosmetics for about 25 years.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
Today, although DedCool’s business has outgrown La Natura’s manufacturing facilities, Chazanas is still at it, formulating bestsellers and championing her daughter every step of the way.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
While some goods will always see more sales domestically, the growing volume of cross-border purchases – particularly during this annual shopping event – demonstrates that cross-border transactions should be of key consideration when formulating ecommerce strategies.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Bigger is better was the idea from the get-go, when Brown and Griffis began formulating their concept.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Democrats are already formulating ways to kill party-line GOP votes and force Republicans to pursue a bipartisan approach to governance.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Swain's Action Against Rikers Island In September, Judge Swain ordered New York City officials to start formulating a plan for the potential federal receivership of Rikers Island.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
If he is confirmed by the Senate, Bessent will be one of the most important players in charge of the biggest economy in the world, formulating and recommending financial, economic and tax policy.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
And product recall numbers began to tick up, says Dobos, who's been formulating cosmetics for about 25 years.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
Today, although DedCool’s business has outgrown La Natura’s manufacturing facilities, Chazanas is still at it, formulating bestsellers and championing her daughter every step of the way.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulating
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Now is the time to start preparing for the EAA.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Leaders who master the art of communication are often associated with articulating a compelling vision, inspiring team members and speaking effectively in public.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another option suggests closing the case with a note acknowledging the conviction but stating he was never sentenced and his appeal remained unresolved due to presidential immunity.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft has officially denied these claims, stating that the Connected Experiences feature in Microsoft 365 apps does not use customer data for training AI.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Formulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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