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as in expressed
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 prepared
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 formulated
It’s formulated with ingredients to hydrate and moisturize skin while creating a smooth base layer that helps makeup last all day.
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Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
This rich cream is formulated with a blend of Chardonnay, licorice leaf, mushroom extracts, and Gyokuro green tea, alongside hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to restore the skin and lock in moisture.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Use a light, well-draining potting mix formulated for succulents.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Using the Wrong Detergent Unless the black clothes are heavily soiled, consider using a gentle detergent formulated for dark colors rather than one packed with extra enzymes to strip dirt from clothes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
It was launched by none other than Mario Badescu himself, a chemist and cosmetologist from Romania who started offering facial services out of his Manhattan apartment (this is exactly where, as legend has it, Badescu first formulated the Drying Lotion).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Lemme Immunity Introducing Lemme Immunity, delicious Daily Defense Gummies formulated to help keep your immune system strong all year long.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The mascara is designed with a flexible brush that bends to extend your lashes, and it’s formulated with bamboo extract and other ingredients that volumize and hydrate your lashes.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
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The president said Thursday that the two mortgage giants under government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have $200 billion in cash that will be used to make the mortgage bond purchases.—
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
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Produced by Cate Le Bon and composed by the band inside studios owned by Jeff Tweedy and Gilla Band, Secret Love would be a return to form, but Dry Cleaning never fell out of shape in the first place.—
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These should not be concerns articulated in a world-class scientific institution.—
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Madonna, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce have lived a 40-year-long love story that’s articulated itself on runways and continent-hopping tours.—
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But where and if you get drafted — that only gets you so far.—
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The Chiefs drafted Rice in 2023.—
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In a press statement, Kratos Defense stated that Northrop Grumman will provide an advanced mission kit for the Valkyrie.—
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His attorney stated that this was no more than a nasty bar fight.—
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Disney and the Shermans understood that the selection of the right actress was crucial, as that would determine, to some extent, how songs and dialogue would be phrased and presented.—
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Since its first drink in 1954, Harry's Banana Farm in the West Palm Beach area of Florida has been serving up well drinks and plenty of sass, which can usually be seen on the ever-changing and cheekily phrased marquee sign out front.—
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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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