phrasings

plural of phrasing
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as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response

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as in dictions
the way in which something is put into words a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship

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Noun
  • Compounding pharmacies can still serve patients with unique needs by offering differentiated formulations, ensuring access to personalized treatment options.
    Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The vibrant new yellow-and-olive packaging, reflects the unique bio-stimulation approach that underpins Juana’s formulations.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • With that being said, many agencies offer translations of their communications in various languages, particularly those spoken by large shares of the population, such as Spanish.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Christ Cathedral had several Mass services planned in multiple languages throughout the day.
    Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes life hands you a case of the blues that can only be cured by watching Ben Affleck line dance while doing his best to convey autism with his facial expressions.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.
    Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.
    Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The formal plea comes after witness statements reveal Higgins had been driving aggressively behind another vehicle.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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