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as in voice
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 diction
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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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
The phrasing of a question in an opinion poll can have drastic impacts on the answers.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Jan. 2025
Well, that character was written over a decade ago and the phrasing hasn’t gotten less cliché since then.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
This last is, to return to Bock’s phrasing, its own reconsideration of manhood.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Schneider recorded his final vocal at Sound Emporium, deviating in a few spots from Michael’s original phrasing to make the performance a little more personal.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
The phrasing of a question in an opinion poll can have drastic impacts on the answers.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Jan. 2025
Well, that character was written over a decade ago and the phrasing hasn’t gotten less cliché since then.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
This last is, to return to Bock’s phrasing, its own reconsideration of manhood.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Bell and Menzel voice sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively, while Gad is the voice of Olaf, their childhood snowman brought to life by Elsa's magic.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whose diction stays this grand, this ornamented, when they’ve been stripped of everything, perhaps even their sanity?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Curry’s overall lifestyle brand, Sweet July, expanded into skincare in 2019, experimenting with formulation before the overall launch in 2023.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Particularly varied boxes will contain a combination of all these, while some companies may opt to stick to one particular formulation.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Academy didn’t seem to mind, awarding the film 13 Oscar nods, the most for any non-English language film in history.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Given the baroque language of the text, not to mention the metaphysical events within the narrative itself, Dieter’s exact exploits remain open for interpretation.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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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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Anticipate Challenges And Prepare For Them Common hurdles include gathering documentation, meeting tight deadlines and articulating your achievements clearly.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But so are some aspects of DEI, which have also been hostile to open expression.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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And there was no one with a better incredulous expression and heavy sigh.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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