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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
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
The wording differed slightly, but the message was essentially the same.
—Nbc Los Angeles, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Richards, acting as her own counsel in the hearing, said that wording was unfair.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
The wording differed slightly, but the message was essentially the same.
—Nbc Los Angeles, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
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The language barrier has always been the catalyst for most problems when working with someone who speaks a foreign language.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The platform launches with a slate spanning 12+ languages and 10+ genres, featuring everything from video-on-demand content to free gaming, radio streaming, and 65 live channels.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Sherman dons a Neanderthal forehead and chevron eyebrows to play freakazoid congressman Matt Gaetz, while Alec Baldwin pitched down his voice ever so slightly to play RFK Jr.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Listen to your inner voice and broaden your scope regarding something or someone of interest.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Solange’s ornate diction and rhythmic delivery reveal the imprint of Max Eggers’ collaboration with his brother Robert on the script for 2019’s The Lighthouse, although to more frequently humorous effect in this case.Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Conversely, liquid formulations can slowly condense as the water and alcohols in them evaporate.Keren Landman, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its fragrance-free formulation is especially great for moments when your skin might be irritated from more intensive ingredients like, say, retinoids.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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These tools can highlight potential issues and offer suggestions for more positive phrasing.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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To their credit, if that is the correct phrasing, the Cavaliers played that long game, which has Love feeling good for his former team.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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His expression was a mixture of confusion and dejection.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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The man reacted with a stunned expression, looking in the direction of the waitress with anger before realizing that his family had orchestrated the joke.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bush did this by publicly stating in 2003 his opposition to changing the status quo by either China or Taiwan.Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating that the attack targeted Israeli security and military sites in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other key figures.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The rebels also took control of Aleppo airport, according to a statement by their operations room and a security source.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The boy, who has not been identified, allegedly stole the car from his grandfather in Issaquah, Washington, according to a statement that Grant County officials shared on social media.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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