1
as in speaks
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in expresses
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in utters
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of articulates
What Wolfgang-Smith articulates is how the experience of reading O’Brian’s twenty books starts to blur into patterns that are instantly recognizable to anyone in a long term relationship.
—
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Horror articulates trauma in a way that no other genre does, except fairy tale and parable.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
Through the lens of one Palestinian-Mexican family, the film poignantly articulates how a family can be affected and the importance of finding the tools to heal that trauma.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Your child articulates a savings goal.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulates
Verb
-
Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
-
The small number speaks to the frustration of many over insurance claims, the impact of developers, environmental concerns and the general high cost of rebuilding.—
Verb
-
Sam is a happy, 13-year-old who expresses himself through play.—
-
At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Timothée Chalamet expresses his love and appreciation for girlfriend Kylie Jenner in his Best Actor acceptance speech.—
Verb
-
Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
-
The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Verb
-
Windham says details of the building were drawn from inspiration by architect Eero Saarinen, who designed the Global Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.—
-
Hill says Mikko, who is nonverbal, also uses an AAC device, which helps people who have speech or language problems to communicate.—
Verb
-
Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
-
In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Verb
-
Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.—
-
Zhao discusses the grieving mother’s inability to let Hamnet go.—
Verb
-
Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.—
-
Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.—
Cite this Entry
“Articulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulates. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share