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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
Nicol stresses that the 188-page scientific opinion drew on the best available evidence, which the team was instructed to summarize scientifically, rather than formulating realistic plans for the agriculture industry.
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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
Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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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Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Think judgment, teamwork, and articulating a vision—even a vision for the next phase of AI.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 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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“Formulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulating. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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