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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Both in last year’s 10-K and this year’s, Sonic did not include DEI sections or wording.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Some of the wording spray-painted on one of the vehicles reportedly matched graffiti that was reported at the same location on Feb 26.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
That is yet another wording that creates some heartburn.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Similar wording was likely written in blood in the Tate and LaBianca homes to implicate the Panthers, but Beausoleil has little to say about that.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Both in last year’s 10-K and this year’s, Sonic did not include DEI sections or wording.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Some of the wording spray-painted on one of the vehicles reportedly matched graffiti that was reported at the same location on Feb 26.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
That is yet another wording that creates some heartburn.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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There are also standards about the detention itself, including access to legal counsel, abuse prevention and language access.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Users will be able to create their AI Twin in a few minutes by taking a selfie and talking for a few minutes introducing themselves and an AI Twin of them is created that can talk, chat, and sound just like them and can talk in 32 languages.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Key features include customizable avatars, training with multiple information sources, over 1,000 templates, voice and phone agents, WhatsApp integration, and embeddable chatbots.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Doctors have said his voice has been weakened by his illness.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scheer was smart to whittle down the novel’s winding sentences into short, sharp exclamations and curt instructions — and also to be faithful to Melville’s rendition of the captain’s irritable diction.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Viral TikTok shows the iPhone diction feature bug While Trump and the White House have been mum about the reported glitch, far-right commentators, including Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, have not.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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As astute observers have noted, that formulation suggests Team Trump is comfortable letting Iran retain a measure of its nuclear potential, and might even consider removing sanctions without a comprehensive dismantling of its atomic effort.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, easily blendable, and streak-resistant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yet Kilmer did it — all while capturing the timbre and distinct phrasings of Morrison's vocals.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Court decided that the phrasing of the law does not prevent individuals from recovering damages resulting from personal injuries.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While they’ll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For this reason, tattoos celebrating a city or country can only lead to confusion. Tattoos of Mayan or Aztec images have also been used to designate people as gang members, even though these tattoos are clear expressions of cultural identity and do not necessarily have any nexus to gang membership.—
Beth C. Caldwell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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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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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The statement is for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Big Sur as well as San Francisco County.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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James O’Connell was performing at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha in front of thousands of spectators on Saturday, March 22, when the crash occurred, according to a statement from air show officials.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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