ARTICULATING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in speaking

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verb

present participle of articulate

as in expressing

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

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as in saying

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 uttering

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

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Adjective

Burke excels at articulating just how painfully Natalie’s mask hardens into a private hell that she’s subconsciously feared and created all her life. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026 An articulating arm, secured to the top of the shaft, attaches to a VESA bracket that screws into the back of the monitor's chassis. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026 Experts advise optimizing your profile with a clear headline and 'about' section articulating value and target audience, pinning strong evidence. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The suspension feels thoroughly modern, articulating over road irregularities with ease. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 While news outlets attempt to maintain civility in comment sections by various forms of moderation and by articulating policies of acceptable speech, moderating comments itself is a labor-intensive endeavor, and not all news outlets want to or can dedicate the necessary amount of resources to it. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Because the company set aside 30% of shares for retail investors, a much higher allocation than typical IPOs, Johnsen will have heavy lifting to do in articulating SpaceX’s role in the space and AI sectors. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 June 2026 All Campinawe models are built for off-road use, but the Adventure is of course the most rugged and features a 4,850-lb Cruisemaster independent suspension with 3-in lift, Lock 'n' Roll articulating hitch coupler, 33-in all-terrain tires and wraparound fender steps. — C.c. Weiss may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026

Verb

Moore did a good job on Maher’s show of articulating the problems with closed primaries. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026 But Musk does understand the value of being out there, articulating a vision and taking risks that earn him friends and foes. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Was Hurzeler merely articulating what others in the game are too diplomatic to say? — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Na drew a parallel to his earlier work while articulating the film’s underlying concern. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2026 But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026 In that sense, La Villeggiatura wasn’t introducing a trend so much as articulating an overlooked category. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The presence of a man who may have been a Muslim suggests that, in a canvas that also contains Jews and Christians, the Dutch artist was articulating a message of tolerance. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 If Beijing is articulating its asks, Washington should articulate its own, from clemency for Jimmy Lai to substantive and measurable cooperation on Ukraine. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026

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The Guardian noted in an interview with Cox published on Monday, June 15 that the Emmy winner has lost 90% of her income, pointing to hosting contracts ending, less speaking engagements and a lack of opportunity in academia.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Some may be non-speaking while others might speak very fluidly.

— Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of speaking

Verb

Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of uttering

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Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of putting

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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of talking

Verb

The organization has not announced a set release time for the scores only information stating that they will be made available on July 6.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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