ARTICULATES Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

articulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of articulate

as in speaks

to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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as in expresses

to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

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as in utters

to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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Recent Examples of articulates It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026 But even more so, the reparations movement articulates the need for a long-term process of undoing the damage done. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 Its Quantum 2030 vision, first launched in 2023 and now entering the implementation phase, articulates a bold set of actions that are aimed at making Ireland an internationally competitive quantum hub for research, innovation, and collaboration. — Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Collecting is often a function of loss, an attempt to save something that might otherwise disappear, as the volume’s final essay poignantly articulates. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 The film expertly articulates how to tell a story using every tool of our craft, leaving no tool unused. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 The villain of the film is an ideology that Benji articulates to Miranda when he’s poised to take control of Runway. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 Lori’s speech articulates the fundamental twinship of artists and critics—a reality that has always resisted attempts to drive a wedge between the two. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026 The band’s visual world for the record articulates much more. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026

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No Israeli political leader, even in the opposition, speaks anymore about ending Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Gow and Banbury are now pals, and Wishart speaks to them frequently, with the pair appearing on Q&A panels around the country to support the movie.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of speaks

Verb

Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of utters

Verb

That the first foreign policy message after the victory went to Moscow, and through a Russian state outlet, says a good deal about where the new government’s instincts lie.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Because food can be scarce there and people fear theft, individuals will store rice in their dirt-floor homes, Wagner says, allowing close contact with the rats that infest the island.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of says

Verb

This article discusses all six episodes of Netflix’s The New Stanford Prison Experiment.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The film follows a cast that discusses their memories, their relationships and their identity — all through the lens of color, Adidas said.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of discusses

Verb

Moore still talks to Petersen somewhat regularly, such as during the offseason and before the Apple Cup game against Washington earlier this season — Moore’s Cougars lost 24-10.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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