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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
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The memo suspending the federal funding was vague in its wording, causing confusion within federal assistance programs, at nonprofits and among Americans receiving government aid.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Councilmember Dave Donelson said voters may have been confused by the November measure's wording and a competing effort to ban recreational sales, per 9News.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Feliz said the wording suggested faculty allow ICE officers access into classrooms without questioning their motives or legal grounds.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The wording of Trump’s executive order underscored the uncertainty.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The memo suspending the federal funding was vague in its wording, causing confusion within federal assistance programs, at nonprofits and among Americans receiving government aid.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Councilmember Dave Donelson said voters may have been confused by the November measure's wording and a competing effort to ban recreational sales, per 9News.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Feliz said the wording suggested faculty allow ICE officers access into classrooms without questioning their motives or legal grounds.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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Not to be confused with the dual language program for English learners (EL), Ambroiggio said approximately 7,000 students whose first language is other than English are in a program to develop their English skills to a level with their peers.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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But, Offit said, Makary’s language has damaged public trust in health institutions, including the one he’s been picked to lead.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stone's Impact on Music The singer's sudden passing represents the loss of a pioneering voice in R&B and hip-hop.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Over the past three years, Zelensky has fashioned for himself a leader-in-wartime look, with his scruffy facial hair and a gravelly voice.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 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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Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Newer formulations have reduced the risk of side effects.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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This drugstore alternative gives its prestige beauty competitors a run for their money with its long-wearing formulation, which is also vegan and cruelty-free.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What This Means For You: If your resume doesn’t include the exact phrasing from the job description, it may be filtered out.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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She wasn’t exposed to the world of drugs and noticed her own phrasings.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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For decades, the rise of action movies as Hollywood’s dominant genre was perceived (not entirely incorrectly) as something that ran counter to the idea of cinema as a means of human expression.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 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
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The article was published the next day and quoted extensively from that response, with a link to the full statement.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Amid the voting cycle, however, Gascón’s previous social media posts resurfaced, including numerous Islamophobic comments and false statements about George Floyd and COVID.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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